Routes into Midwifery

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Guidance on the routes into midwifery for Support Workers.

 

Routes into midwifery for Support Workers

The traditional degree route. The degree can take 4 years depending on the degree you choose. Anyone with the relevant qualifications can apply.

HNC Healthcare Practice (previously HNC Care & Administrative Practice) is a recognised entry option for the Midwifery Degree programmes with the addition of other national qualifications required by the university. Check your preferred University entry requirements for further information. Units (Mandatory) included in this qualification (12.0 credits):

  • Safe Working Practice for Care - SCQF 7(J4DM34) (1.0)
  • Therapeutic Relationships: Understanding behaviour - SCQF 7(J4DN34) (1.0)
  • Sociology and Health in Scotland - SCQF 7(J4DP34) (1.0)
  • Professional Standards for Care Practice - SCQF 7(J4DR34) (1.0)
  • Understanding Personal and Professional Development - SCQF 7(J4DS34) (1.0)
  • Clinical Skills for Care Practitioners - SCQF 7(J4DT34) (3.0)
  • The Human Body in Health and Illness - SCQF 7(J4DV34) (2.0)
  • Exploring Mental Health - SCQF 7(J4DW34) (1.0)
  • Graded Unit 1: Healthcare Practice - SCQF 7(J4JY34) (1.0)

Maternity Care Assistant certificate in higher education available at University of the West of Scotland is a recognised entry option for the Midwifery Degree programmes with the addition of other national qualifications.   

There are a range of Professional Development Awards also available which would help develop your academic writing and research.  Lists of all participating Colleges can be accessed at Colleges Scotland website.

You may have questions around funding for career pathways or learning and development in general. You will find information on the funding options in the finding a qualification to support career development page.

You will find information about midwifery careers on the NHSScotland Careers website