You will learn about the principles and applications of working in the health setting, examples of some of these include, Health and Safety and environmental regulations in the health and science sector, and the regulations applicable to the health and science sector. Managing personal information and data, good scientific and clinical practice as well was providing person centre care and health and wellbeing. Infection protection and control in a health and science setting alongside safeguarding.

In your occupational specialism you will also learn about:
Assisting the midwifery team with clinical tasks and learning about the stages of pregnancy, different roles and responsibilities within the team, the range of clinical interventions used to provide maternity support, and the birthing environment
Assisting the midwife to provide care for mothers and supporting parents at all stages, from antenatal to postnatal
Assisting with the care of newborn babies by undertaking observations and measurements
Human anatomy and physiology as it relates to expectant mothers and newborn infants