Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

Swedish

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

5

Total number of ECTS

7 cr

Competency aims

In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies,

Learning and supervisory skills

Nursing competence

Clinical nursing competence during childbirth and
family-centered care

Inter-professional work and safety culture

SDG´s in focus:
​​#3 GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
​#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#5 GENDER EQUALITY
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES

Learning outcomes

After completion of the unit of study, students
can understanding of the relationship between
pregnancy and complications of pregnancy and
childbirth and the consequences of on the health
of the fetus and the baby.

Know the essentials of maternity psychology.

Reflection based on ethical situations such as
may arise in the midwifery profession.
(Knowledge)

Upon completion of the unit of study, the student
will be able to act, supervise and support the
woman and the family in a multi-professional team
in pregnancy complications and birth defects.
(Skills)

On completion of the unit of study, the student
has a person- and family-centered attitude both in
midwifery and inter-professional care contexts.
(Attitude)

Course contents

Clinically supervised practice in a maternity unit.
Supervision is provided by a midwife and follows the
EU directives.

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Completion of theoretical knowledge of care during
prenatal care.

Medication exam completed at least 2 weeks before
the start of the internship or as required by
by the examiner.

In addition, decision 6/2020 of the Vice-Dean
applies to
adequate language skills in Swedish and Finnish
when the internship is to be booked.

Additional information

The work trips are done according to the
supervisors and
unit planning. 38h/week in three shifts.
The practical assignment is done on its learning.
Reporting of hours worked and evaluation should be
submitted on its learning.
Vaccination certificate and investigation of
infectious diseases diseases are followed
according to the usual directives and welfare
requirements.

Study activities

  • - 10 hours
  • Practical training - 192 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 202 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 202 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment requirements

Accepted practice according to general and
individual
learning outcomes.
Accepted internship assignment
Accepted numerical EU directives
Final evaluation by the student and clinical
supervisor

Examiner

Stenbäck Pernilla

Group size

No limit

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

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