Professional Midwifery/Nurse Advocate
Everything you need to know
- Start date: September 2026, January 2027
- End date: December 2026, June 2027
- Module leader: Dr Jim Turner
- Level: 7
- Credits: 20
- Accreditation/qualification: Accredited with the RCN
Introduction
This module provides you with an understanding of the standards and competencies required to successfully undertake the role of the Professional Midwifery and Nurse Advocate (PMA/PNA).
The PMA/PNA model links leadership and supervisory work with staff personal development, with the aim of impacting quality improvement and enhancement initiatives. The module will focus on the four functions of the Advocating for Education and Quality and Improvement (A-EQUIP) Model which are:
Clinical Supervision (Restorative)
Monitoring, Evaluation and Quality Control (Normative)
Personal Action for Quality Improvement
Education and Development (Formative)
Who is this course/module for?
- A registered Nurse or Midwife
- Are in a patient facing role
- Are Band 5 or above
- Hold a pre-2012 nursing diploma (with the addition of a top-up accredited Level 6 qualification) or equivalent study/experience
- Already hold an accredited Level 6 qualification (degree or degree equivalent/ top-up accredited Level 6 CPD course) or equivalent study/experience.
- Have line manager approval to be released.
What you’ll learn
This Professional Midwifery/Nurse Advocate module will facilitate your understanding of the A-EQUIP model and enable the development of skills which can be used to provide restorative supervision for peers and encourage colleagues to engage in quality improvement for the benefit of those in our care. Over time Professional Midwifery/Nurse Advocates will help foster a culture of honesty, resilience and self compassion. In doing so, improve the care we are able to provide
Skills you’ll gain
Supporting staff in their clinical roles
Enhancing personal growth and leadership skills
Quality improvement skills
Reflective practice skills
How you’ll learn
The course is Online balanced with self directed study and mentorship within your organisation. A blended learning approach will include seminar work, presentations and skills practice as well as a self assessment and reflective approach.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,000 |
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| How to apply |
You can apply for this module using our online admissions form. After you have registered or logged in, select the module title under "Please choose your first module". |
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Entry requirements
- A registered Nurse or Midwife
- Are in a patient facing role
- Are Band 5 or above
- Hold a pre-2012 nursing diploma (with the addition of a top-up accredited Level 6 qualification) or equivalent study/experience
- Already hold an accredited Level 6 qualification (degree or degree equivalent/ top-up accredited Level 6 CPD course) or equivalent study/experience.
- Have line manager approval to be released.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Synchronous online learning (distance learning). Take part in live, timetabled online sessions using tools like video calls and virtual classrooms. All students with a non-British or non-Irish nationality studying at the University must have their original immigration documentation checked before they can enrol on their course. As a UKVI Sponsor Licence holder, the University is required to carry out this check for all non-British and non-Irish students, regardless of visa type. It is important that you respond promptly to any communication from the University and provide the documentation required for immigration verification within two weeks of the published course start date. Students who do not complete this check will not be permitted to enrol.
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Provisional timetable
Tutorials will be held on the following dates:
- 23 September
- 7 October
- 21 October
- 28 October
- 4 November
- 18 November
- 25 November
- 2 December
- 9 December
- 16 December
Dates for the spring 2027 programme are:
- 27 January
- 3 February
- 10 February
- 17 February
- 3 March
- 10 March
- 17 March
- 7 April
- 14 April
- 21 April
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Written Assignment
Successful completion of this module will earn you 20 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Dr Jim Turner - james.turner@shu.ac.uk or contact the student experience team: