Professional Midwifery Advocate

Support the maternity workforce and advocate for compassionate, women-centred care through our Level 7 Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) module. This leadership module seeks to embed restorative clinical supervision into the midwifery care. Grounded in the specialised application of the A-EQUIP framework, the module enables you to guide midwifery colleagues through complex clinical reflections, protect professional well-being, and advocate for safe, high-quality birthing environments.

Sessions will be delivered by a team of experienced professionals, combining expertise from both academic and practice backgrounds. This diverse wealth of knowledge ensures a well-rounded and holistic approach to learning, enriching participants with insights that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to practice as a professional advocate, demonstrating leadership skills and providing specialist support to others.

This programme has been accredited by the RCN Centre for Professional Accreditation until 2028. Accreditation applies only to the educational content of the programme and does not apply to any product.

RCN-accreditation

Entry criteria

Effective registration with a relevant professional body (i.e NMC, HCPC). (Essential)
Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module. (Essential)
Ideally have undertaken successful level 5 or 6 academic study.

If you don't quite meet this entry requirement, you might still be eligible through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Here's what to do in this instance:

Contact us to discuss your qualifications and experience.
Prove you've worked in your field with a UK professional body for at least a year.
You might need to write a 1000-word essay to showcase your skills.

Want to discuss RPL so you can access the Professional Advocate Module? Contact: pna@dmu.ac.uk

Teaching and assessment

Synchronous and asynchronous learning is delivered by a variety of lecturers and supporting staff over 10 sessions. Qualified PMA’s available to learners that may require restorative support during some sessions.

Assessment – 2500 words in two reflective templates (within a portfolio of evidence), demonstrating achievement of the module learning outcomes. One will cover Restorative clinical supervision; one will cover quality improvement. Minimum threshold mark = 50%.