Midwifery Skills Checklist

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Directions for Completing Skills Checklist


The following is a list of equipment and/or procedures performed in rendering care to patients. Please indicate the level of experience/proficiency with each and, where applicable, the types of equipment and/or systems with which you are familiar.

Use the following KEY as a guideline:
A) Theory Only/No Experience - Didactic instruction only, no hands-on experience.
B) Limited Experience - Knows procedure/has used equipment, but has done so infrequently or not within the last six months.
C) Moderate Experience - Able to demonstrate equipment/procedure, performs the task/skill independently with only resource assistance needed.
D) Proficient/Competent - Able to demonstrate/perform the task/skill proficiently without any assistance and can instruct/teach.

Assessments, Observations and Recordings for Mother and Fetus

ABCD
Labor Status
Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Neurological/Psychological
Wound Care
Nutritional Requirements
Renal/Fluid Balance
Abdominal Palpation
Recognition of Ante Partum and Post-Partum Hemorrhage
Vaginal Examination
ABCD
Calculations
Oral Administration
Use of Local Anesthetic
Vaginal Suppositories
IM Injection
SC Injection
Peripheral Line
Inhalation Analgesia
ABCD
Syringe Drivers
IVAC/IMED
PCA’s
Epidurals
CTG Interpretation
ABCD
Assist With Artificial Rupture of Membranes
Assist With Anesthesia
Venepuncture and Cannulation
Collection of Specimens and Vaginal Cultures
Set Up Delivery Table
Aseptic Techniques
Circulate Vaginal Delivery
Catheterization
Examination of the Newborn
Admission/Discharge
Documentation
Supervising/Teaching Junior Staff
Response to Assess/Plan/Implement & Evaluate Programs of Care
Ability to Work as an Effective Team Player
Lochia Examination
Placenta Examination
ABCD
Health promotion
Clinical governance
Equal opportunities
NMC code of conduct
Health and safety
Professional code of conduct
Ensures actions contribute to equality

Age Specific:

ABCD
Infant (Birth to 1 year)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Pre-school (3-6 years)
School Age (6-12 years)
Adolescent ( 12-18 years)
Young Adult ( 18-30 years)
Mature Adult (30-60 years)
Elderly (>60 years)
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