In this session, Sally Freeman (Sheffield Hallam University) and Marcela Watkinson (University of Derby) share how the eMORA (Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement) has been implemented to support professional practice, assessment, and evidencing in midwifery education.
The presenters discuss the collaborative development of eMORA across multiple universities, alignment with NMC midwifery proficiencies, and how PebblePad supports large‑scale, longitudinal practice documentation. Drawing on real‑world implementation experience, they explore both the benefits and challenges of moving from paper‑based systems to a single, shared digital record used by students, academics, and NHS practice partners.
Key themes include:
- Implementing eMORA to meet NMC midwifery proficiencies
- Supporting large‑scale, longitudinal practice evidence and assessment
- Using PebblePad and PebblePocket for practice episode recording
- Engaging practice supervisors and assessors in digital sign‑off
- Collaborative, cross‑institution design and standardisation
- Supporting students’ transition into professional midwifery practice
This session offers valuable insight for midwifery and healthcare educators working with complex professional requirements, digital assessment, and practice‑based learning at scale.
This was filmed at Birmingham 2022 MiniBash.