Ms Maria Velo Higueras' Qualifications (6)

Gender based violence
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Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2012
Project Description	Postgraduate module (20 ECTS) on gender based violence, covering - origin and transmission of gender based violence. - language as instrument of opression - parties involved in gender based violence prevention and care - protection law and legal aspects of gender based violence in Spain - practical steps for victim protection
Awarding Institution	Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia

Sexology and Gender studies
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Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2012 - 2013
Project Description	Professional Master (60 ECTS) with modules on - pedagogy in sex education - Sexual biology - Sexual sociology and psychology - Behavioural analysis - Gender studies - Introduction to sexual counselling and therapy
Awarding Institution	Universidad Rey Juan Carlos

Midwifery
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Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2011 - 2013
Project Description	Postgraduate nursing specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (midwifery), according to the EU directive 2005/36/EC with 24 months duration
Awarding Institution	Hospital Universitario La Paz, Spain

Nursing
Bachelor's Degree

Status	Complete
Part Time	No
Years	2007 - 2010
Awarding Institution	Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (Autonomous University of Madrid)

Research - Midwifery
Doctor of Philosophy [PhD]

Status	Current
Part Time	Yes
Years	2020 - 2027
Project Title	A feminist mixed-methods exploration of UK midwives’ attitudes and experiences on freebirth
Project Description	Freebirth is the term used to describe a birth that happens intentionally without the attendance of a qualified health care professional, even when free, universal access to midwifery care is provided by public health care services (Feeley 2019). Most empirical research on freebirth have a qualitative focus, describing women’s experiences and motivations to choose this alternative birth choice, mainly in the United States, Australia, Netherlands, United Kingdom or Sweden. Some of these papers report conflicts, fears and tensions perceived by women in their relationship with their midwives However, there is a lack of research exploring the experience of midwives caring for freebirthing women. This study will explore the attitudes, opinions, feelings and views on freebirth of UK registered midwives currently working in clinical practice.
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University
Director of Studies	Flora Douglas
Second Supervisor	Catriona Kennedy

Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Nursing & Midwifery)
Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert)

Status	Complete
Part Time	Yes
Years	2018 - 2019
Awarding Institution	Robert Gordon University