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.

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%.