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Preparing for community placements

Discussion in 'Clinical Placements & Electives' started by midwife2015, Feb 6, 2012.

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  1. midwife2015 Member

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    Hi all, can anyone help me please, I'm looking into how to prepare for a community placement especially in the midlands area, I have some ideas but not sure if I'm on the right lines, geographical area, how long it will take to get there, relevant parking, type of accommodation ie flats terraces for ease of acces, ethnic groups, religions you might encounter, is there anything specific that I am missing
    Thanks
    midwife2015, Feb 6, 2012
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  2. iolaus Education Moderator

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    I'm not sure what you actually mean, if I was asking a student to prepare for a community placement I'd be meaning look at the skills needed on community, what shifts the community midwives do, where to meet them etc
    iolaus, Feb 6, 2012
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  3. ccharles91 Member

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    ive got the same presentation to do for my interview

    the email just said to prepare a presentation on "how will i prepare myself for a community midwife placement in Birmingham"
    ccharles91, Feb 10, 2012
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  4. Sapphire Member

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    Look at the locality, there are lots of stats on the office of national statistics.
    Look at the skills you will need and brush up on local policy on the work of community midwives.
    Look at the practicalities- shifts, transport, location of gps and children's centres, how will you get around when on call at night?
    Sapphire, Feb 10, 2012
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  5. quinny Member

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    Maybe look at the service user profile-for example is it a deprived area? You need to tailor your care for the diverse needs of women.
    quinny, Feb 10, 2012
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  6. Dory fat bottomed girl

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    practising how to hold a full bladder is VERY useful for community placements :)
    Dory, Feb 10, 2012
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  7. iolaus Education Moderator

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    no, its not - I just don't drink until 5pm, then I don't need to go for a wee
    iolaus, Feb 10, 2012
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  8. Ticketyboo Member

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    hahaha I thought that was just me! I don't drink all day as I would hate having to go to the loo in a women's house!!
    Ticketyboo, Feb 10, 2012
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  9. Mads74 Member

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    i got the same presentation for BCU, its confusing because it says that you wont have access to power point to make it. what format is anybody doing it in? :)
    Mads74, Mar 1, 2012
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  10. Kizzi Active Member

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    Gona sound like a spoil sport but surely asking for help on ur interview presentatiob is kinda unfair on ghe other candidates...
    Kizzi, Mar 1, 2012
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