Curricula

Objective

The student can independently and safely handle low-risk deliveries. He/she knows the follow-up and methods of assistance relating to low-risk childbirth care. The student plans, implements and assesses resource-oriented delivery care together with the mother and family, respecting the family’s cultural background, wishes and expectations. He/she is able to monitor and provide care for the newborn and act correctly in situations threatening the newborn’s well-being and life. The student implements safe medical care. He/she can critically review his/her actions and develop his/her working methods.

Content

Professional practice in delivery room and labour ward admission.

Qualifications

Has the knowledge necessary for low-risk childbirth care. Medication calculations passed.

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