Course Overview
Maternity care assistants work in supportive roles in the midwifery team to provide high-quality care to women and babies. Learn how to care for mothers and their babies and support a healthy pregnancy with this Maternity Care Assistant course.
This Maternity Care Assistant Course will give you valuable insights into maternity care services. Training with us, you’ll understand the anatomy and psychology of the female reproductive system. In addition, you’ll learn about antenatal care and screening, intrapartum care and postnatal care practices.
You’ll also understand how to reduce the risk of many birth effects, care for newborns, educate women on infant feeding, and support women during the perinatal period. Finally, you’ll realise how communication and effective teamwork can improve the quality of maternity care.
Learning Outcomes
- Learn how to provide care during the various stages of labour
- Discover the methods to support a healthy pregnancy
- Find guidelines on antenatal care and screening, intrapartum care and postnatal care
- Understand the anatomy and psychology of the female reproductive system
- Learn how to improve teamwork in maternity services
Assessment and Certification
At the end of the course, you will be required to sit an online multiple-choice test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately so that you will instantly know whether you have been successful. After you have successfully passed the final exam, you can order an Accredited Certificate of Achievement at an additional cost of £19 for a PDF copy and £29 for an original print copy sent to you by post, or for both £39.
Career Path
The Maternity Care Assistant Course will provide essential skills that will make you more effective in your role. It would be beneficial for any related profession in the industry, such as:
- Maternity Care Assistant
- Neonatal Nurse
- Medical Staff
- Maternity Support Worker
- Health Visitor