UK NMC Midwifery CBT – Part B Course Description

This course is specifically designed to prepare international midwives for the Part B (Multiple Choice Questions – MCQ) component of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Midwifery Computer-Based Test (CBT) required for registration in the UK. This section assesses your professional knowledge, application, and decision-making skills in a UK healthcare context.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives and the NMC Code of Conduct.
• Apply fundamental midwifery knowledge to clinical scenarios that reflect contemporary UK practice.
• Critically evaluate information to make safe and effective decisions across the scope of midwifery practice.
• Identify the legal, professional, and ethical considerations relevant to midwifery practice in the UK.
• Efficiently and confidently answer scenario-based and knowledge-based multiple-choice questions under timed conditions.

Key Content Areas Covered (NMC Domains)

The course structure aligns directly with the NMC’s Blueprint for the Midwifery CBT (Part B), covering all essential domains:

• Professional Values and Accountability:
  • The NMC Code of Conduct and its application.
  • Professional accountability, delegation, and scope of practice.
  • Ethical decision-making and safeguarding.
  • Medicines management and administration in the UK context.
• Continuity of Care:
  • Antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care planning and management.
  • Public health principles and health promotion.
  • Normal physiological processes in pregnancy and birth.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
  • Effective communication with women, families, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
  • Record-keeping and documentation standards (electronic and paper).
  • Informed consent and capacity.
• Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation of Care:
  • Recognition and management of complications and emergencies (e.g., obstetric emergencies, maternal collapse, neonatal resuscitation).
  • Perinatal mental health issues.
  • Newborn examination and care.
  • Referral pathways and inter-professional working.
• Evidence-Based Practice and Research:
  • Critical appraisal of evidence and its integration into practice.
  • Clinical governance, audit, and risk management.

Course Format and Features

• Format: Fully online, self-paced, or instructor-led training tailored for the Part B MCQ exam structure.
• Practice Questions: Extensive bank of multiple-choice questions designed to mirror the style and difficulty of the actual CBT.
• Mock Exams: Full-length simulated CBT Part B exams to build stamina and test time management skills.
• Detailed Rationales: Explanations for correct and incorrect answers to enhance understanding and reinforce learning.
• Focus on UK Guidelines: Specific emphasis on UK national guidelines, legislation, and policies relevant to maternity services.

Target Audience

International midwives seeking UK NMC registration who are preparing for the Midwifery CBT Part B (MCQ) examination.

Note: This course does not cover Part A (Numeracy).