Professional Midwifery Advocate

This module prepares midwives to undertake the Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) role. Content will focus on the development of PMA skills that aim to enhance the psychological support offered to NHS staff and improve the quality-of-care provision for families accessing services. The module will enable students to develop compassionate leadership skills in midwifery, enabling them to successfully undertake the role of a Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA).

This PMA course is a specialised module, tailored for qualified midwives looking to enhance their skillset in compassionate leadership and the promotion of safe care provision in practice. The content of the module revolves around the crucial concept of psychological safety within the healthcare environment. It delves deep into all aspects of the NHS - A-EQUIP model, providing a comprehensive understanding of its components and applications.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. As midwives seek to expand their capabilities, this PMA module serves as a valuable resource, fostering a supportive and empowering learning environment for the cultivation of compassionate leadership in the field of midwifery.

Upon successful completion, midwives can practice as PMAs demonstrating leadership skills and providing specialist support to others. These skills are transferrable in many different roles and will look desirable from an employability perspective.

Entry criteria

Qualified midwife, BSc – level 6.

This is a module within the MSc Professional Clinical Practice Programme.

Teaching and assessment

Synchronous and asynchronous learning is delivered by a variety of lecturers and supporting staff over 10 sessions. Qualified PMA’s available to learners that may require restorative support during some sessions.

Assessment – 2500 words in two reflective templates (within a portfolio of evidence), demonstrating achievement of the module learning outcomes. One will cover Restorative clinical supervision; one will cover quality improvement. Minimum threshold mark = 50%.

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process