Maternity Care (Full-time), HECert

Swansea University

Higher Education Certificate

12 months

Application deadlines: January

Processing time: 30 days

Full-time

Intakes: September

Domestic tuition: £9,000

You will be studying in a department with an international reputation, and this course has been recognised by UNICEF UK, which has awarded it Level 1 Baby Friendly Initiative status. Our Midwifery and Reproductive Health team have extensive expertise in maternity care with a strong focus on empowering women and families throughout the pregnancy, birth and the early parenting process. Many of the team are active in maternity research and are driven to try to improve knowledge and understanding of women’s bodies, experiences, and needs during the transition to motherhood.

This program can be done

On campus

Exams:

You must be 18 years or over to apply for this course. Although there are no specific entry requirements, you will need to demonstrate an understanding of maternity care and your ability and commitment to study at this level. You will also need to include a 500-word statement in support of your application.

On completing this course there will be a number of career opportunities open to you. Self-employed doula: The increasing popularity of lay support in childbearing and recent changes to the provision of midwifery care means that many women are now choosing a doula to give them one-to-one support during their pregnancy, labour, and the in the weeks following childbirth. Maternity Support Worker/Maternity Care Assistant (MSWs): as an MSW, you would carry out a range of tasks either in the hospital or a community setting, including breastfeeding support, basic assessment of maternal wellbeing, provision of health information and health promotion, and provision of clinical support to midwives and doctors providing maternity care. Further study: if you would like to consider continuing with your education, there are a variety of courses available to you. Many of our successful students apply to study Midwifery, Nursing and Health and Social Care degrees.

Swansea , United Kingdom