MATERNITY CARE SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS*
LEVEL 1 BABY FRIENDLY INITIATIVE STATUS
This innovative one-year Higher Education Certificate is designed for people with an interest in maternity or health care or for those wishing to consolidate their existing skills in this sector.
(UNICEF UK)
Global Opportunities available † Work Placement or Internship Opportunities available
Maternity Care focuses on empowering women and families throughout pregnancy, birth
This course is delivered through blended learning, which combines taught sessions with self-directed learning, giving you the flexibility to fit your studies around other work or family commitments. TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: • Academic Writing for Health and Social Care
and early parenting. With a strong focus on
For full details please see Course Reference Grid (page 162) †
self-development, self-awareness and holistic skills, you will gain a
Typical Offer Varies: There is no typical offer or specific entry requirements for this course.
detailed knowledge and understanding of key aspects of physiology, family, society, communication, culture, health, and maternity care services in the UK. You will be studying in a department with an international reputation. Our Midwifery and Reproductive Health team has extensive expertise in both maternity care and maternity research with a strong focus on improving knowledge and understanding of women’s bodies, experiences, and needs during the transition to motherhood.
• Biological Dimensions of Pregnancy and Parenting
HE Cert G B Maternity Care
• Competencies for Maternity Care • Optimising Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting • Psychosocial Dimensions of Pregnancy and Parenting • Working as a Doula • Working in the Maternity Care Team
G 1 YEAR ( FULL-TIME ) B 2 YEARS ( PART-TIME) Apply directly to the University: chhsadmissions@swansea.ac.uk FUTURE CAREERS: • Doula • Health Professions (after further study) e.g. Midwife • Maternity Care Support Worker • Nursery Nurse
*and St David’s Park Campus, Carmarthen
As a result of this course, I'm able to offer a higher level of counselling and breastfeeding support for first-time mothers. Zanet, Maternity Care graduate
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