Maternity Care Assistant

Overview

What You’ll Learn

Develop confident, ethical maternity care support skills

Apply knowledge of antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care

Strengthen communication and empathy in maternity settings

Understand newborn care and infant feeding practices

Enhance teamwork and professional collaboration abilities

Make informed decisions respecting sector quality standards

Overview

This Maternity Care Assistant course offers CPD-accredited, online learning tailored for UK professionals seeking to develop their maternity care capabilities. It suits learners ready to expand their skills and knowledge at their own pace.

You’ll gain increased responsibility and practical understanding of maternity care, applying ethical and quality-focused decision-making in real-world contexts. The course supports your ability to meet sector expectations and enhances professional judgement.

Designed for skills-focused learners, this course builds your professional credibility and practical expertise. Many students balance study with work, benefiting from flexible online access and ongoing learner support throughout your 12-month enrolment.

Key Highlights:

Develop practical maternity care and newborn support skills
Study 100% online with flexible, self-paced access
CPD-accredited for recognised professional development
Focus on ethical, quality decision-making and communication
Enhance teamwork and empathy in maternity environments
Access expert-led content designed for UK sector relevance

Accreditation & Recognition

This Maternity Care Assistant is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Maternity Care Assistant is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring maternity care assistants seeking foundational skills
Practising professionals enhancing maternity support capabilities
Healthcare support workers expanding maternity care understanding
Individuals aiming to improve communication and empathy in care
Team members involved in perinatal and newborn support roles

Career Opportunities & Progression

Maternity Support Worker (£18,000-£24,000)
Healthcare Assistant in Maternity Services (£18,000-£23,000)
Neonatal Care Assistant (£19,000-£25,000)
Antenatal Care Support Worker (£18,000-£22,000)
Postnatal Care Assistant (£18,000-£23,000)

Key Skills You’ll Gain

Confident support throughout antenatal to postnatal stages
Effective communication tailored to maternity care settings
Empathy and comfort skills for mothers and newborns
Teamwork and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams
Practical understanding of newborn health and infant feeding
Ethical decision-making aligned with sector quality standards

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
100% online learning with UK-based learner support
Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Enrol today to build confidence and real-world understanding with the CPD-accredited Maternity Care Assistant course, designed to develop your practical skills and sector knowledge.