Fundamentals of Clinical Midwifery - Part 1 (MJOP20)

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed and passed the course should have the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate:

• Has advanced knowledge of normal pregnancies, births, and postpartum periods for mother and child.
• Has advanced knowledge of breastfeeding and the bonding process between mother and child.
• Has knowledge of current selection criteria.
• Has advanced knowledge of normal processes in pregnancy, birth, and postpartum periods, including anatomy, physiology, psychology, and pharmacology relevant to professional practice.
• Has advanced knowledge to conduct professional assessments and actions in line with theoretical and research-based knowledge, experience-based knowledge, and the patient’s needs and wishes.

Skills

The candidate:

• Can, under supervision, use relevant methods to observe, examine, professionally assess, justify, independently implement, and document measures within the midwifery area of responsibility.
• Can, under supervision, diagnose and suture birth tears.
• Can, under supervision, prepare the pregnant woman and any partner for childbirth and parenthood.
• Can, under supervision, promote a good start to breastfeeding and take responsibility for supporting and guiding in breastfeeding.
• Shows empathy, uses principles of individually tailored communication and user involvement in relation to partners and in meeting the individual user and her family.
• Documents and reports using checklists/SBAR in accordance with local routines, current guidelines, and professional guides.
• Can apply the rules for duty to avert harm, confidentiality, duty to inform, and right to inform.

General Competence

The candidate:

• Can apply the rules for duty to avert harm, confidentiality, duty to inform, and right to inform.
• Can use knowledge and skills for self-care, has the ability to seek guidance, and contributes to teamwork and a good working environment.
• Can use knowledge and skills to create a flexible, safe, and trusting relationship in meeting with the woman, partner, family, partners, and the public.
• Can critically assess the knowledge base and, under supervision, make professional assessments and actions in line with the principles of evidence-based practice.

Required prerequisite knowledge

Recommended prerequisites

Basic technical nursing skills. 

Exam

Course teacher(s)

Study Program Director:

Course coordinator:

Placement coordinator:

Method of work

Individual goals, practice plan as a basis for expectation discussions

Supervised clinical practice including written and oral reflection

Documentation of quantitative clinical requirements (progression list that follows the entire course of study)

Professional note

Written self-assessment prior to mid-term and final evaluations

Self-study

Student-led skills and simulation training

Open for

Course assessment

Literature