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Professional Practice in Midwifery VILaajuus (6 cr)

Code: SHK8W600

Credits

6 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Objective

The student can independently plan, implement and assess the guidance and care relating to the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health of the woman and her partner as well as gynaecological nursing. The student is able to anticipate and identify changes in the woman’s condition and act accordingly with a multi-professional approach. He/she can establish a safe and confidential care relationship with the woman and her family, respecting the family’s cultural background. The student can act in accordance with the values and principles of midwifery and develop professionally.

Content

Professional practice on a gynaecological ward and outpatient clinic.

Qualifications

Has the knowledge necessary for gynaecological nursing and sexual health promotion.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Requirements for a passing grade

Midwife’s professional conduct
The student:
Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices
Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety
Is able to act in a socially aware manner

Midwifery client relationships
The student:
Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds
Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive
Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client
Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction

Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert
The student:
Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health
Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies
Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery
Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions
Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health
Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology
Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis

Development of midwifery
The student:
Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community
Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups
Is able to plan and organise his/her work
Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions
On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner
Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection

Assessment methods:
- student’s self-evaluation
- assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Requirements for a passing grade Midwife’s professional conduct The student: Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety Is able to act in a socially aware manner Midwifery client relationships The student: Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert The student: Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis Development of midwifery The student: Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups Is able to plan and organise his/her work Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection Assessment methods: - student’s self-evaluation - assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022

Timing

19.09.2022 - 31.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
  • Elina Tiainen
Groups
  • SOK20K1
    Kätilö (AMK)

Objectives

The student can independently plan, implement and assess the guidance and care relating to the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health of the woman and her partner as well as gynaecological nursing. The student is able to anticipate and identify changes in the woman’s condition and act accordingly with a multi-professional approach. He/she can establish a safe and confidential care relationship with the woman and her family, respecting the family’s cultural background. The student can act in accordance with the values and principles of midwifery and develop professionally.

Content

Professional practice on a gynaecological ward and outpatient clinic.

Time and location

Professional practice in in the gynecology department or gynecology outpatient clinic

Teaching methods

Professional practice

International connections

Professional practice is possible to do in exchange

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation is possible, discuss with teacher in charge.

Student workload

Professional practice 6 ects = 162 h

Content scheduling

Professional practice after theory.

Further information for students

The evaluation of the course is based on the evaluation criteria of training in midwifery studies.
Assessment methods:
- self-assessment
- qualitative assessment by the instructor
- qualitative assessment by the teacher

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Requirements for a passing grade

Midwife’s professional conduct
The student:
Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices
Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety
Is able to act in a socially aware manner

Midwifery client relationships
The student:
Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds
Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive
Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client
Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction

Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert
The student:
Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health
Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies
Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery
Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions
Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health
Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology
Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis

Development of midwifery
The student:
Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community
Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups
Is able to plan and organise his/her work
Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions
On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner
Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection

Assessment methods:
- student’s self-evaluation
- assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Requirements for a passing grade Midwife’s professional conduct The student: Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety Is able to act in a socially aware manner Midwifery client relationships The student: Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert The student: Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis Development of midwifery The student: Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups Is able to plan and organise his/her work Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection Assessment methods: - student’s self-evaluation - assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Prerequisites

Has the knowledge necessary for gynaecological nursing and sexual health promotion.

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

23.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Campus

Lutakko Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

15 - 25

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
  • Karoliina Mecklin
  • Elina Tiainen
Groups
  • SOK19K1
    Kätilö (AMK)

Objectives

The student can independently plan, implement and assess the guidance and care relating to the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health of the woman and her partner as well as gynaecological nursing. The student is able to anticipate and identify changes in the woman’s condition and act accordingly with a multi-professional approach. He/she can establish a safe and confidential care relationship with the woman and her family, respecting the family’s cultural background. The student can act in accordance with the values and principles of midwifery and develop professionally.

Content

Professional practice on a gynaecological ward and outpatient clinic.

Time and location

Professional practice in in the gynecology department or gynecology outpatient clinic

Teaching methods

Professional practice

International connections

Professional practice is possible to do in exchange

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation is possible, discuss with teacher in charge.

Student workload

Professional practice 6 ects = 162 h

Content scheduling

Professional practice after theory.

Further information for students

The evaluation of the course is based on the evaluation criteria of training in midwifery studies.
Assessment methods:
- self-assessment
- qualitative assessment by the instructor
- qualitative assessment by the teacher

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Requirements for a passing grade

Midwife’s professional conduct
The student:
Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices
Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety
Is able to act in a socially aware manner

Midwifery client relationships
The student:
Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds
Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive
Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client
Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction

Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert
The student:
Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health
Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies
Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery
Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions
Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health
Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology
Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis

Development of midwifery
The student:
Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community
Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups
Is able to plan and organise his/her work
Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions
On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner
Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection

Assessment methods:
- student’s self-evaluation
- assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Requirements for a passing grade Midwife’s professional conduct The student: Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety Is able to act in a socially aware manner Midwifery client relationships The student: Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert The student: Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis Development of midwifery The student: Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups Is able to plan and organise his/her work Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection Assessment methods: - student’s self-evaluation - assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Prerequisites

Has the knowledge necessary for gynaecological nursing and sexual health promotion.

Enrollment

03.08.2020 - 30.08.2020

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

6 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Karoliina Mecklin
  • Elina Tiainen
Teacher in charge

Elina Tiainen

Groups
  • SOK18K1
    Kätilö

Objectives

The student can independently plan, implement and assess the guidance and care relating to the promotion of the sexual and reproductive health of the woman and her partner as well as gynaecological nursing. The student is able to anticipate and identify changes in the woman’s condition and act accordingly with a multi-professional approach. He/she can establish a safe and confidential care relationship with the woman and her family, respecting the family’s cultural background. The student can act in accordance with the values and principles of midwifery and develop professionally.

Content

Professional practice on a gynaecological ward and outpatient clinic.

Time and location

Professional practice in in the gynecology department or gynecology outpatient clinic

Teaching methods

Professional practice

International connections

Professional practice is possible to do in exchange

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation is possible, discuss with teacher in charge.

Student workload

Professional practice 6 ects = 162 h

Content scheduling

Professional practice after theory.

Further information for students

The evaluation of the course is based on the evaluation criteria of training in midwifery studies.
Assessment methods:
- self-assessment
- qualitative assessment by the instructor
- qualitative assessment by the teacher

Evaluation scale

0-5

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Requirements for a passing grade

Midwife’s professional conduct
The student:
Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices
Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety
Is able to act in a socially aware manner

Midwifery client relationships
The student:
Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds
Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive
Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client
Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction

Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert
The student:
Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health
Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies
Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery
Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions
Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health
Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology
Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis

Development of midwifery
The student:
Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community
Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups
Is able to plan and organise his/her work
Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions
On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner
Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection

Assessment methods:
- student’s self-evaluation
- assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

Requirements for a passing grade Midwife’s professional conduct The student: Is able to assume responsibility for his/her own actions and follow the agreed practices Complies with the ethical principles of midwifery and the requirements of patient safety Is able to act in a socially aware manner Midwifery client relationships The student: Is capable of establishing a secure and confidential female/family-oriented collaboration relationship with clients/families from different cultural backgrounds Is able to listen to the client and be situation-sensitive Recognises matters that are difficult and sensitive and is capable of addressing them with the client Is able to act in a resource-oriented manner to promote sexual and reproductive health and early interaction Midwife as a promoter of sexual and reproductive health and a clinical expert The student: Recognises the care pathways related to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health Is able to show initiative and work independently and responsibly within the limits of his/her knowledge and skills, taking account of the stage of his/her studies Is able to apply process thinking to the planning, implementation and assessment of midwifery Is able to make partially independent, evidence-based decisions Is able to provide resource-oriented, proactive and health-promoting guidance and to recognise risk factors related to sexual and reproductive health Masters the key research and methods of assistance in midwifery and the related treatment technology Is able to provide safe medicinal treatment under guidance and works in line with the principles of asepsis Development of midwifery The student: Is able to act as a member of the work community, promoting well-being in the community Has an understanding of the various parties involved in co-operation and is able to co-operate in multi-professional work groups Is able to plan and organise his/her work Shows a development-oriented approach to his/her work and reflects the principles of internal entrepreneurship in his/her actions On the basis of self-evaluation, recognises his/her development needs and is able to assess his/her professionalism and resources in a reflective manner Is able to develop his/her skills based on feedback and self-reflection Assessment methods: - student’s self-evaluation - assessment discussion with the practical training tutor and teacher

Prerequisites

Has the knowledge necessary for gynaecological nursing and sexual health promotion.