Maternity Care Assistant Training
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8 Chapters
30 mins

Maternity Care Assistant Training

This course explores the vital role of maternity care assistants (MCA) and maternity support workers (MSW) in supporting mothers and newborns. It covers responsibilities during antenatal, labour, and postnatal periods, including communication, infant care, and legal scope of practice.
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Maternity Care Assistant Training
8 Chapters
30 mins
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About The Course

This comprehensive course delves into the roles and responsibilities of maternity care assistants (MCA) and maternity support workers (MSW) in the healthcare system. It begins with an overview of their key contributions to maternal and newborn well-being, followed by the significance of hands-on experience and foundational knowledge required for success in this profession.

Learners will gain insight into the importance of understanding medical terminology to effectively collaborate with midwives, nurses, and obstetricians. The course also highlights the development of the maternal workforce, outlining both the permitted and restricted duties of maternity care assistants.

Further modules address the antenatal period, focusing on how MCAs support and educate pregnant women, helping them prepare physically and emotionally for childbirth and motherhood. The course then shifts to labour and birth, emphasizing the MCA’s role and how knowledge of anatomy and physiology enables a woman-centred approach to care.

The postnatal period is covered in detail, recognizing it as a critical time for both mother and baby. Topics include newborn nurturing, infant feeding options, infection prevention, and understanding the third stage of labour. This course equips learners with the practical and theoretical foundation needed to thrive in maternity care support roles.

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Learning Outcomes
  • Outline the concept and significance of maternity care in society
  • Summarise the key roles and responsibilities of a Maternity Care Assistant (MCA)
  • Explain the importance of using appropriate medical terminology in clinical settings
  • Recognise the value of effective antenatal care in preparing for childbirth and motherhood
  • Identify the essential support steps required during labour
  • State the quality standards that guide the provision of postnatal care
  • Describe the benefits and significance of breastfeeding
  • Discuss newborn immunity and key practices for infection prevention
  • Explain the care and procedures involved during the third stage of labour
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Course Modules
Chapter 1 Introduction to Maternity Care
Chapter 2 Comprehensive Responsibilities and Knowledge for Maternity Care Assistants
Chapter 3 Roles of Maternity Care Assistants (MCA) in Maternal and Newborn Care
Chapter 4 Labour Support
Chapter 5 Postnatal Care and Support for New Parents
Chapter 6 Nurturing the Newborn
Chapter 7 Infections, Complications, and Management
Chapter 8 Summary
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