Strengthening Midwifery GloballyModelCurriculum Outlines forProfessional Midwifery
Education2012

Based on theICM Essential Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice (2010)&ICM Global Standards for Midwifery Education (2010) andCompanion Guidelines

Copyright ICM June 2012

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Table of Contents
Topic									Page Number

Resource Packet #1: Background & Curriculum Development Process
1.
Introduction 									1:1-8		The need									1:1-3		Overview of Model Curriculum Outline					1:3		Types of Midwifery Programmes						1:3-6
Definition of Key Words
1:6		Organization of the Resource Packets					1:6-8
2.
Midwifery Curriculum Development Process					1:8-17		Mission & Philosophy							1:10-13		Programme Outcomes							1:13-14		Level Outcomes								1:14-15		Module/Unit of Study/Course Outcomes					1:15-16		Content and Course Descriptions						1:16		Learning Activities & Teaching Methods					1:16		Assessment & Evaluation Methods					1:17		
Successful Completion of Programme Outcomes			
1:17
3.
Key Decisions Related to Design & Implementation of a 			Midwifery Education Programme (ICM Education Standards)			1:18-24
Standard I: Organization & Administration						1:18		
Standard II: Midwifery Faculty [Teachers, Preceptors]		
1:19-20		Standard III: Student Body						1:20		Standard IV: Curriculum							1:20-21		Standard V: Resources, Facilities & Services				1:21		Standard VI: Assessment Strategies					1:22		Summary									1:22-23		Endnotes									1:23-24
AppendicesA.
Components of a Competency-Based Midwifery Curriculum
Resource Packet #2: Model Midwifery Curriculum Outlines				1.
Introduction										2:1-6		Practical Hints								2:2-4
Organization of Packet				
2:4-6		2.
Section 1: Overview of Suggested Organization of Midwifery Content 2:7-18© ICM June 2012Page 2Generic three-year direct entry 				Year 01: Foundations of Midwifery						Year 02: Reproductive Health & Healthy Childbearing					Year 03: Maternal & Neonatal Complications, Professional 				Development & Practical Integration

2:7-9
2:9-11
2:11-12

Post-registration pre-service midwifery
Level 01: Foundations of Midwifery							2:13-14
Level 02: Reproductive Health & Healthy Childbearing				
2:14-17
Level 03: Maternal & Neonatal Complications, Professional 				2:17-18
Development & Practical Integration
3.
Section 2: Sample Modules							2:18-37
Introduction											2:18-19
Sample Modules										2:19
Introduction to Midwifery [Year 01]						2:20-32		
Sub-unit 1: Factors Affecting Health of Women Globally 		
2:21-22		Sub-unit 2: International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) 		
2:23-24		Sub-unit 3: The Professional Midwife 					2:24-26		Overall Module Evaluation							2:26-27
Healthy Pregnancy [Year 02]							2:28-37		
Sub-unit 1: Components & Practice of Antenatal Care 		
2:28-33		
Sub-unit 2: Health Counseling & Childbirth Education 		
2:34-35		Overall Module Evaluation				 			2:36-37		Endnotes						 			2:37
Appendices:A.
Graphic Representation of Suggested Modules for Professional Midwifery Programme
A.1 Three Year Direct Entry
A.2 18-Month Post-Registration
B.
Midwifery Care Process
C.
Module Development Worksheet
D.
Sample Division of ICM Competency #1 & its KSBs
Resource Packet #3: Key Resources Available for Midwifery Education
3:1-12Introduction										3:1-2
Web-based resources								3:2-7
Suggested Books & Articles								Resources for Adult Learning						3:7-8		Resources for Midwifery Education					3:8		Resources for Faculty Development					3:9
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Examples of references that support teaching with summary of content/
evidence											3:9-10
Resources for teaching aids								3:11-12
Resource Packet #4: Teaching & Learning in a Competency-BasedCurriculum											4:1-17
Introduction											4:1-2
1.
How Do Adults Learn?								4:2-5
2.
What Is Competency-Based Education?						4:5-7
3.
What Is Competency-Based Teaching?						4:74.
What Teaching Strategies Are Effective In Facilitating 		Competency Development?								4:8-10
5.
What Is Competency-Based Learning?						4:10
6.
What Learning Activities Are Effective In Developing Competency?		
4:10-12
7.
Caveats For Competency-Based Education					4:12-13
8.
What Are The Essential Qualifications & Responsibilities
Of Midwifery Teachers?									4:13-15
Summary											4:15
Endnotes											4:15-17
Appendices:A.
Learning & Teaching: A Dynamic Partnership
B.
The ‘Match’ of Principles of Learning and Teaching

Note: These resource packets are designed for use by midwifery educators, midwifery education consultants, and policy makers. Enquires and comments are welcomed by the International
Confederation of Midwives. These comments and questions should be sent directly to:
Ans Luyben, Co-chair ICM Education Standing Committee: Luyben@bluewin.ch© ICM June 2012Page 4