ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care equips learners with essential knowledge and practical understanding of antenatal, labour, and postnatal support, focusing on compassionate, evidence-based maternity care and family wellbeing.
Course Features
This qualification provides structured training in maternity support, focusing on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and emotional wellbeing within professional doula practice and supportive healthcare environments.
- International vocational Level 3 qualification
- Focus on doula and maternity support skills
- Covers antenatal, labour, and postnatal care
- Includes newborn and maternal wellbeing support
- Promotes ethical and person-centred care practice
- Supports progression into healthcare careers
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care is designed to introduce learners to the core principles of maternity support and doula practice. It provides structured knowledge of pregnancy care, labour support, postnatal recovery, and newborn wellbeing within a holistic care framework.
Understanding pregnancy stages and maternal health needs
Supporting labour and childbirth processes safely
Promoting postnatal recovery and maternal wellbeing
Encouraging healthy newborn care practices
Applying communication and emotional support skills
Understanding professional ethics and safeguarding principles
What You'll Learn
This course develops essential knowledge and applied understanding of maternity care, doula responsibilities, and newborn support practices.
Understand the role of a doula in maternity care
Support women during pregnancy and antenatal care
Assist during labour and childbirth processes
Promote postnatal recovery and maternal wellbeing
Provide basic newborn care and feeding support
Apply communication, ethics, and safeguarding principles
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is intended for learners interested in maternity care, childbirth support, and women’s health services, particularly those seeking entry into doula or healthcare support roles.
Aspiring doulas and birth support workers
Healthcare and maternity support assistants
Childcare and early years practitioners
Community health and family support workers
Individuals interested in maternal wellbeing
Learners progressing into healthcare careers
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Doula and Maternity Care course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Antenatal and Pregnancy Care
Labour and Childbirth Support
Postnatal Care and Recovery
Newborn Care and Early Development
Communication and Emotional Support
Health, Safety, and Safeguarding
Professional Practice in Maternity Care
Course Requirements
Learners are expected to have basic literacy, communication skills, and an interest in maternity or healthcare support services. No advanced prior qualifications are required.
Minimum recommended age of 16–18 years
Basic English literacy and communication skills
Assessments
Learners are assessed through structured methods designed to evaluate knowledge, understanding, and applied maternity care concepts.
Written assignments and knowledge-based tasks
Case study analysis and reflective work
Practical scenario-based assessments
Tutor-reviewed portfolio evidence
Progression
This qualification supports progression into higher-level healthcare, maternity care, and family support roles or further vocational study.
Level 4 qualifications in healthcare or maternity support
Advanced doula and maternal health training
Employment in maternity and community care services
Further study in nursing, midwifery, or health sciences
Apply Now For This Course
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