Diane Blake

Ms Diane Blake

    Personal profile

    Overview

    I am a Senior Midwifery Lecturer in the Department of Health and Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery. I specialise in Newborn and Infant Physical Examination, Normalising Midwifery Care, Neonatal Care, and I have been involved in research. I have several years of academic leadership, publications and as a speaker at conferences. I currently teach across Pre-registration curriculum for the 3 year and shortened programmes.

    Research Interests

    I am a module lead for Normal Midwifery Practice, level 6, teaching: Reflection on normal midwifery practice, Physical, psychological, cultural and socio-economical influence on normality, Policy drivers, evidence, guidelines, and professional guidance, Critiquing the definitions of high and low risk pregnancies and births to name a few. I am also a module leader for Foundation science knowledge and practice level 1, teaching the functioning of the human body and focusing on the structure and function of all systems at a preliminary level. It presents an opportunity to explore essential concepts such as the organisation of the body, homeostasis, anatomy and physiology, necessary to underpin midwifery practice and as a basis for learning the fundamentals of pharmacology.

    Additional Responsibility


    Recruitment lead

    Subjects Taught


    Foundations Science knowledge and practice. Normal Midwifery Practice Care and management of the newborn infant with additional care needs.

    Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

    In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

    • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being

    Education/Academic qualification

    Diploma in Higher Education Midwifery studies

    19901992

    External Positions and Roles

    Senior Midwifery Lecture, Health and Social Care

    2020 → …

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