Professional Midwifery Advocate
2026-27 Year of entry
The Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) course develops your use of critical appraisal to increase understanding of the role of the PMA including a review of key skills and knowledge of leadership. The A-EQUIP model will be utilised to enhance your own personal and professional practice in the clinical setting.
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What will you learn
This course empowers nurses to enhance patient and family care, while safeguarding their own and colleagues' mental health.
"The PMA course was well structured with focus on restorative supervision. The course has enabled me to practice skills in the clinical area and inspired new forward thinking that I was able to utilise for further academic projects. I would recommend the course to anyone who aspires to support the well-being of others."
Zoe, PMA
Learning outcomes
- Critical analysis the role of the PMA in restorative clinical supervision and appraise models of supervision
- Appraise the personal qualities required in support of quality improvement through utilising the A-EQUIP model and relevant literature
- Critical appraise the importance of education and development with links to learning from experience, competence, accountability, management strategies and leadership.
Module content
- Restorative clinical supervision, managing and learning from concerning practice
- Evidence-based and informed decision making
- Compassionate Leadership, coaching and mentoring
- Professional development, appraisal and revalidation
- Critical Thinking & reflection
- Resilience and emotional intelligence
- Models for quality improvement (QI)
- QI process, action plans, interventions, and quality assurance.
Learning and teaching
The module will run online for 10 days, using lectures and breakout groups on Teams or Zoom. It will employ various strategies for personal development, reflection, and discussion. Online resources, active platforms, and discussion groups will enhance engagement and critical analysis. Self-directed learning and additional readings will support level 7 requirements.
Teaching dates
September start
- Tuesday 22 September
- Tuesday 29 September
- Tuesday 6 October
- Tuesday 13 October
- Tuesday 20 October
- Tuesday 27 October
- Tuesday 3 November
- Tuesday 10 November
- Tuesday 17 November
- Tuesday 24 November
January start
- Tuesday 19 January
- Tuesday 26 January
- Tuesday 2 February
- Tuesday 9 February
- Tuesday 16 February
- Tuesday 23 February
- Tuesday 2 March
- Tuesday 9 March
- Tuesday 16 March
- Tuesday 23 March
Assessment
The assessment with consist of two components as follows:
- Completion of Professional Midwifery Advocate roles and responsibilities competencies completed in practice
- 15-min narrated presentation
“As a nurse for over 40 years and now a Director of Clinical Services this course reminded me why I became a nurse. The course reminded me the immense role nurses play in caring for patients 24 hours a day. Therefore, a structured approach to support and supervision is a necessity. The course ignited my passion with data, evidence and compassion.”
Dr Lorraine Kelly, Director of Clinical Services
How to apply
To apply for this module, please download and complete the .
Applications should be submitted before the end of September.
Fees and funding
The fees* below refer to the 2026/27 academic year unless otherwise stated.
£69 per credit
£1,035 per 15 credits