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Our Guide to Becoming a Midwife

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Our Guide to Becoming a Midwife

Midwifery is one of the most rewarding jobs in the healthcare sector. You get to play an important part in bringing new life into the world. Arguably, having a child is one of the most life-changing experiences a person can go through. Would you like to guide them through this incredible journey? If so, take your first steps towards becoming a Midwife.

So, how do you become a Midwife? Is it difficult? Can I do it without A Levels? These are some of the questions you’re probably asking yourself. Well, with the help of learndirect, you can get the answers to these questions and progress towards a midwifery career.

Learn more now by speaking to one of our Course Executives on 01202 006 464.

 

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What Does a Midwife Do?

When you become a Midwife, UK residents, you have a wide range of roles and responsibilities. Essentially, you will provide support, knowledge, and compassion to expectant mothers during the following stages:
  • Pregnancy
  • Labour
  • Early stages of the postnatal period
You will be much more than a professional who helps deliver babies when you become a Midwife. UK hopefuls will also provide much-needed support to an expectant mother who is about to embark on something life-changing. Through your knowledge and compassionate nature, you can make the experience a meaningful one.

 

A Guide to Becoming a Midwife

Your Day-to-Day Tasks

While no two days are exactly the same when you work as a Midwife, the general purpose of your role will be to:
  • Provide full antenatal care
  • Monitor expectant mothers 
  • Identify high-risk pregnancies
  • Give support during labour and the birthing process
  • Teach new mothers how to feed, bathe, and care for their newborn
Does this sound like something you’ll love? Fill in our form now to begin your midwifery career journey!

 

How Much Does a Midwife Earn?

An NHS Midwife salary is based on a fixed pay scale known as Agenda for Change. We have outlined the salary progression below:
  • Newly qualified Midwives (Band 5) - £25,655 per annum
  • Experienced Midwives (Band 6) – from £32,306 to £39,027
  • Senior level Midwives (Band 7) – from £40,057 to £45,839
Do those salaries sound good to you? If so, reach out to our team today!

 

How to Become a Midwife Without Going to University

To work as a Midwife, you need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), which means you need to complete a midwifery degree approved by the NMC. You are probably already aware that you need A Levels to get to university, but what if you don’t have them? Don’t worry, you can still become a Midwife, UK learners!

This is because we here at learndirect provide an online course that can be studied as an alternative to A Levels. Our Access to Higher Education Diploma (Midwifery) is a Level 3 qualification that prepares you for university while also teaching you specialist knowledge about midwifery.

 

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Course Breakdown

Your midwifery course consists of 19 units in total. Some of the modules covered include:
  • History of the National Health Service
  • Human Reproduction, Growth and Development
  • Roles and Responsibilities of the Midwife
  • Mental Health and Illness
Key Features:
  • 100% online learning – Study midwifery from the comfort of your own home! Without classroom restrictions, you can make your way through the course in your own time and at a pace that suits you. Plus, you have the flexibility to study around your existing commitments
  • Individual Learning Plan – To help keep you on track of your midwifery studies, we will give you an Individual Learning Plan, which will outline the submission deadlines for your assignments
  • No exams – Unlike traditional learning, you can achieve your Access to Higher Education Diploma without having to take an exam. Instead, you will be tasked with a series of assignments based on the units covered
  • Get university ready within 1 year – To study A Levels traditionally, you would have to commit two years of your life to studies. With our Access to HE Diploma (Midwifery), you can gain the equivalent of 3 A Levels in less than a year! In fact, most of our learners complete the course in 9-12 months, but you do have a full two years to make your way through it
So, what are you waiting for? Get in touch today to start studying your Access to HE Diploma!

 

Discover Your Full Potential By Studying Our Midwifery Course Online

Whether you are fresh out of school or looking to make a career change, learndirect can help you achieve your goal of becoming a Midwife. Our Access to Higher Education Diploma is for people like you who want to pursue a midwifery career but don’t have the A Levels to do it.
 
Don’t waste anymore time! Speak to one of our Course Executives on 01202 006 464 or contact us online. Alternatively, fill in one of our forms to get the process started! We are the UK’s leading online learning provider and we have helped more than 4 million learners get qualified in their chosen fields. Add yourself to that list today!
 
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