About the Maternity Support Worker programme
These modules have been developed following a short mapping exercise and review of resources against the Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework. We have identified that there is a need to develop 4 elearning modules: Screening, Immunisations in pregnancy and post natal period, Anatomy and Physiology and Legal and Ethical Frameworks.
This programme has been written with MSWs in mind, however, it will be useful for anyone that deals with expectant mums.
Once all modules have been completed we would suggest that you that revisit the Screening and Immunisation modules periodically as things do change and the content is updated continuously to react to those changes.
All other modules will be reviewed at the agreed intervals and amended if required.
More information
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Screening
Screening
This is an introductory session around screening and focuses on a conversation between a Maternity Support Worker and an expectant mother. The content explores what screening is, why it is necessary and what is being screened for, along with signposting to useful resources. The module links to a Public Health England elearning module that contains all of the required up-to-date information in relation to screening.
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Immunisations
Immunisations
Immunisations in pregnancy and post natal period– this session will provide the learner with a useful introduction to immunisations in pregnancy and post natal period. The aim of this module is to enhance Maternity Support Worker awareness of the national immunisation programme. On completion, Maternity Support Workers will have an understating of the immunisation programme in maternity, why vaccination is recommended, the vaccination schedule and a recap of the vaccine preventable diseases.
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Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology
This session gives an overview of physiology related to the role of the Maternity Support Worker. Case studies will provide you with the opportunity to consider how to apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to your role and the care you provide as a Maternity Support Worker.
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Legal and Ethical Frameworks
Legal and Ethical Frameworks
This session will look at what law and ethics means, as well as the concept of ethical practice. The session will explore the relevant legislation and national guidelines that inform practice and consider the difference between legislation, standards, policies and guidance. Several topics will be covered in order to support understanding: confidentiality, data protection, legal and ethical responsibilities (including those to the employer), duty of care, and raising concerns.
Thanks to those who took part in the review process:
- Sally Ashton-May – Health Education England
- Jacqui Williams – Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Carmel Lloyd – Royal College of Midwives
- Christine Hughes – Royal Cornwall Hospitals
- Lucy Johnson – Betterbirths Clinical Lead Midwife
- Teresa Shalofsky – Lead Midwife for Education
Meet the team
Louise Morgan
Project Manager, HEE Maternity Team
June Mensah
HEE Project Manager Midwife, MSW Apprenticeship, The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Helena Nash
Practice Development Midwife/MTP Project Manager, The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Sian McLaughlin
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol
Susan Davies
Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol
Clair Guy
Programme Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Robin Pollard
Project Manager, HEE elearning for healthcare
Simon Blackmore
Lead Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Rachel Grant
Learning Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
Hannah Denness
Communications and Stakeholder Officer, HEE elearning for healthcare, Technology Enhanced Learning
Nicola Anderson
Graphic Designer, HEE elearning for healthcare
How to access
In order to access the Maternity Support Worker programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register by selecting the Register button below.
To view the Maternity Support Worker programme, select the View button below. If you already have an account with elfh, you will also be able to login and enrol on the programme from the View button.
NHS healthcare staff in England – ESR
The Maternity Support Worker programme is also available to NHS healthcare staff via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). Accessing this e-learning via ESR means that your completions will transfer with you throughout your NHS career.
Further details are available here.
Not an NHS organisation?
If you are not an NHS health or care organisation and therefore do not qualify for free access elfh Hub, you may be able to access the service by creating an OpenAthens account.
To check whether or not you qualify for free access via OpenAthens, you can view the eligibility criteria and register on the ‘OpenAthens’ portal.
Registering large numbers of users
If you are a HR, IT or Practice Manager and would like to register and enrol large numbers of staff within your organisation for access onto the Maternity Support Worker programme, please contact elfh directly.
Organisations wishing to use their own LMS
For HR departments wanting to know more about gaining access to courses using an existing Learning Management System please contact elfh directly to express interest.
More information
Please select the following link for more information on how to use the elfh Hub.