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Maternity Nurse Practitioner – Level 5 Advanced Diploma

Key Details

  • Price: £875
  • Course Length: 16 weeks
  • Course Delivery: Classroom
  • Guided Learning Hours: 98
  • Accredited by: OCN Level 5
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At the London School of Childcare Studies, we are dedicated to providing our learners with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and positively impact the lives of newborns and their families

Our programme is designed by pregnancy and birth professionals, parenting specialists, childbirth educators, and more.

Our Maternity Nurse Practitioner Programme is accredited through the Open College Network at Level 5:

Level 5 Maternity Nurse Practitioner Advanced Diploma
Although the primary focus is for those intent on a career as a non medical maternity nurse, it is also popular and suitable for midwives, health visitors, nannies, Early Years practitioners, and other professionals who want to learn more about holistic, evidence-based, approach to the care of a newborn and related impact on the family.

Course Structure

Module 1 – Physiology and development of the new born
  • Initial checks
  • Developmental characteristics
  • Developmental issues
  • Infant development
  • Attachment, temperament and sensitivity
  • Parental adjustment
Module 2 – Care of the infant
  • Sleep hygiene
  • Feeding
  • Evidence based care and guidelines
  • Parenting dynamics
  • Health and safety issues
  • Developmental concerns and disorders
Module 3 – Caring for the mother
  • Physical recovery after birth
  • Mood and emotional well-being of the mother
  • Effects of the lack of sleep and fatigue
  • Baby blues and PND
  • Other Postpartum symptoms
  • Nutrition and exercise
Module 4 – Sleep in infants
  • Physiology and psychology of sleep
  • Circadian rhythms
  • Newborn sleep cycle
  • Supporting sleep (associations)
  • Sleep guidance
  • Cluster feeds, dream feeds
  • Reflux and sleep
Module 5 – Feeding and breastfeeding
  • Process of lactation
  • Breast milk
  • Breastfeeding
  • Breast care
  • Expressing milk
  • Sterilising and making milk
  • Reflux, colic, and dehydration
  • Weaning
  • Nutritional needs of the mother
Module 6 – Postnatal maternal mental health
  • Definition and symptoms of perinatal mood disorders
  • Accepting and seeking help
  • Partner and family support
  • Partner mental health
  • Other challenges affecting the mental health of the mother
  • Domestic abuse
  • Cultural pressure
  • Special needs child/children
Module 7 – Special needs infants
  • Physiology
  • Special baby care units
  • Nutritional needs and feeding
  • Contra-indications
  • Difficulty bonding
  • Long-term hospital stays
  • Needs of other siblings
  • Catching up
  • Bringing up a child with complex needs
  • Risk factors associated with twins and multiples
Module 8 – Practicalities & Employability
  • Working as a Maternity Nurse
  • Setting up as self-employed and registering with HMRC
  • Agreements/Contracts
  • Getting work and Marketing
  • Reflective practice

Further Details

Course Price

The full fee for the Level 5 Maternity Nurse Practitioner programme is £875.

Spread the cost when you opt for our instalment plan – pay an initial £150 registration fee, followed by 5 further monthly payments of £155 (total £925)

Course Duration
The programme consists of a 2 day training weekend. This is then followed by a period of 16 weeks to complete assignments.
Course Location
In person training is at our central London venue. The Maternity Support Hub sessions are held online over zoom.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered in person at our central London venue. In addition, students are welcome to join our Maternity Support Hub sessions for up to 12 months from starting the course. These sessions run every 2 to 4 weeks throughout the year.
How will I be assessed?

During the programme you will receive assignment questions and will have 14 weeks beyond the end of the taught course to complete them.

Your assignments will be assessed by one of the trainers, who will contact you about your results and provide you with feedback.

Extensions: In a situation where the student is unable to complete their assignments within the given period, the student can apply for an extension, detailing the reason for the extension.

Accreditation
The course is accredited by OCN (Credit4Learning), at level 5. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate form OCN, the awarding body, and also one from us denoting your passing grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Who is this course suitable for?

Although the primary focus is for those intent on a career as a non medical maternity nurse, it is also popular and suitable for midwives, health visitors, nannies, Early Years practitioners, and other professionals who want to learn more about holistic, evidence-based, approach to the care of a newborn and related impact on the family.

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We’ve proudly helped thousands of students enhance their careers

See Our Reviews!

– Maternity Testimonials

Amazing training, I have enjoyed it a lot.

What a professional way to meet new people, from diverse backgrounds, and learn new ideas and other people’s experiences.

I liked the location, accessible- next to the train station. Weekends were much better for me, in regard to parking restrictions.

I can recommend this course to anyone- in any profession or for career development purposes or as a mum, I have learned a lot in two days. Intense, and a lot to take in for two days though- however, it needs good reading and a lot of reflection.

It is an eye-opening, and I could use this knowledge as transferrable into my Newly Qualified Social Worker career.

– Shariifo S.

I’m very happy to attend training course at London childcare school very good trainer very good to know more knowledge about taking care of babies teenagers and adults lives.Thank to London childcare school.

– Francisca P.

Nice and friendly management and helpful instructor

– Ruth de cruz R.

The course has equipped me with the necessary skills and I feel confident to apply want I have learned in practice

– Ndabirawo Barbra N.

A well planned course with good content. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course.

– Morgana T.

The course is great! It gives me a great insight into how to look after small babies and help develop my career further.

– Nilma D.

What really captured my imagination during the maternity nurse course was the experience Julie had. She had a practical example to every question we had. And beside the course material, she also drew our attention to the use and implementation of the material in our future roles as maternity nurses.

– Ivette S.

I love what I have learnt through this program and would definitely recommend anyone wanting to do any of the above courses to do it with the London School Of Childcare Studies.

– Nerrie P.

    Course Trainers

    Anna Le Grange

    International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Registered Paediatric Nurse

    Bukky Oladokun

    Interim Specialist Midwife: Infant Feeding Team Leader, King’s College Hospital

    Julie Heginbottom

    Sleep Practitioner, Maternity Nurse and Assessor

    Lucy Neary

    Paediatric dietitian

    Puja Chandegra

    Perinatal Mental Health Psychologist and trainer

      Frequently Asked Questions

      I am confused which level and what course delivery is the best for me

      Sometimes having too many options can be confusing. If you find yourself in this situation, feel free to call us 020 8124 4332 or send us an email on info@childcarestudies.co.uk . We are always happy to speak with you and provide assistance.

      What are the prerequisites for the maternity course?

      Prior to attending this course, students must have a minimum of 1 year of experience working with babies, including newborns. If you do not possess any experience with newborns, we suggest enrolling in our Level 3 course and seeking a placement where you can provide support to an experienced mother or you work alongside  experienced maternity nurse.

      How do I enroll on the course?

      Have a look at our upcoming dates and register for the one that is most suitable.

      How much time per week is required for studying?

      As a general guideline, we recommend dedicating 2-3 hours per week to watching the course lessons. For those enrolled in the Level 5, this is likely to take approximately 50 hours.

      Do you still have questions?

      If you still have questions about this course, our training or any other general question please get in touch.
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