Medical Aspects of Midwifery (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Content scheduling

Expert lectures:
- Obstetrics I, 1st semester of midwiferystudies
- Obstetrics II, 3rd semester of midwiferystudies
- Gynecology, 1st semester of midwiferystudies
- Neonatology, 1st semester of midwiferystudies

Drug calculation exams in every semester.

Objective

The student knows the physiology, obstetric examination and care methods and medical care for the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. He/she knows the changes in the newborn’s condition as well as the key problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods and their treatment. The student knows the most common gynaecological diseases and their examination and treatment methods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery.

Content

Obstetrics
Gynaecology
Endocrinology
Key problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods and their treatment
Medication calculations

Materials

Fellman, V. & Luukkainen, P. (eds) 2012; Neonataalinen tehohoito. Duodecim.Ylikorkiala O & Kauppila A (eds.)2011. Naistentaudit jasynnytykset. Duodecim.

Teaching methods

Obligatory attendance in lectures, written exam (3), lecture diary Medication calculations Resuscitationsimulation of newborn

Exam schedules

Obstetrics I, 1st semester of midwiferystudies
Obstetrics II, 3rd semester of midwiferystudies
Gynecology, 1st semester of midwiferystudies
Neonatology, learning diary, 2st semester of midwiferystudies

A more detailed timing of the exams will be announced at the beginning of the course

Student workload

135 t
Expert lectures:
- Obstetrics I 18 h
- Obstetrics II 18 h
- Gynecology 14 h
- Neonatology 10 h
Independent work 49 h
Literature-based exams 3 pcs 6 h
Learning diary 8h
Drug calculation exams 8 h
Neonatal resuscitation simulation 4 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Excellent (5)
The student demonstrates full knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to assess his/her competence and skills in a critical and development-oriented manner.
Very good (4)
The student demonstrates knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to assess his/her competence and knowledge in a critical manner.
Good (3)
The student demonstrates knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to reflect upon his/her competence.
Satisfactory (2)
The student demonstrates basic knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods. The student has problems reflecting upon his/her competence.
Adequate (1)
The student demonstrates basic knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods. The student cannot reflect upon his/her competence.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3) The student demonstrates knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to reflect upon his/her competence. Very good (4) The student demonstrates knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to assess his/her competence and knowledge in a critical manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5) The student demonstrates full knowledge of the physiology of the antenatal, delivery and postnatal periods, gynaecological diseases and problems in the perinatal and neonatal periods in accordance with the requirements of midwifery. The student is able to assess his/her competence and skills in a critical and development-oriented manner.

Qualifications

The students master the theoretical and clinical skills that are part of vocational studies in customer-oriented nursing that promotes health and functional ability in the Degree Programme in Nursing.

Further information

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