ICTQual Level 4 Award in Pregnancy Care

This qualification is a competency-based Level 4 programme designed to develop professional understanding of pregnancy care, maternal wellbeing, and safe clinical support practices aligned with ICTQual AB healthcare standards.

• Level 4 vocational qualification in pregnancy and maternal care

• Focus on antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal support

• Evidence-based maternal and fetal health education

• Practical approach to pregnancy monitoring and care planning

• Ethical, legal, and safeguarding principles in maternal health

• Structured assessment-based learning for healthcare progression

The ICTQual Level 4 Award in Pregnancy Care is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and applied understanding required to support women throughout pregnancy. It focuses on maternal health needs, fetal development, risk identification, and safe care practices within healthcare and community settings.

• Understanding of maternal health and pregnancy physiology

• Knowledge of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care

• Awareness of fetal development stages and monitoring

• Recognition of pregnancy complications and risk factors

• Application of ethical and patient-centred care principles

• Understanding safeguarding and professional responsibilities

This course develops essential competencies required to support safe and effective pregnancy care across all stages of maternal health.

• Understand anatomy and physiology of pregnancy and reproduction

• Explain stages of antenatal, labour, and postnatal care

• Identify maternal health risks and pregnancy complications

• Understand fetal growth, development, and wellbeing monitoring

• Apply nutrition, lifestyle, and wellbeing guidance in pregnancy

• Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding, ethics, and legal care standards

This qualification is intended for individuals seeking to develop knowledge and skills in maternal healthcare, pregnancy support, or entry-level clinical and community health roles.

• Aspiring maternity care assistants and healthcare support workers

• Individuals working in community health or family support services

• Students progressing into midwifery or nursing pathways

• Health and social care professionals expanding maternal health knowledge

• NGO and public health workers involved in maternal wellbeing

• Individuals seeking foundational training in pregnancy care

This course is designed for learners with a basic educational background and interest in healthcare or maternal support roles. No advanced clinical experience is required, but foundational understanding is recommended.

• Minimum age of 18 years

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills in English

This qualification is assessed through structured evaluation methods designed to measure theoretical understanding and applied knowledge in pregnancy care.

• Written assignments and structured coursework

• Multiple-choice and short-answer assessments

• Case study analysis of maternal health scenarios

• Knowledge-based practical application tasks

This qualification supports progression into higher-level healthcare training and roles within maternal, nursing, and community health services.

• ICTQual Level 5 Diploma in Healthcare or Midwifery-related studies

• Entry into nursing, midwifery, or maternal health support pathways

• Roles in maternity care assistance and community health services

• Further professional development in reproductive and child health