Expertise and Development in Midwifery (7 cr)

Objective

The student knows the history of midwifery as well as the key legislation, instructions and professional norms and follows them in his/her work. The student can follow national and international midwifery and strive to develop it. He/she knows the support and service systems available for the promotion of sexual and reproductive health and co-operates with individuals, families and communities to promote sexual and reproductive health. The student knows his/her responsibilities as a midwife and is able to make decisions independently and share his/her expertise.The student is able to apply his/her development, innovation, research, project and entrepreneurial skills in developing midwifery. The student makes use of his/her specialist competence in a multi-professional work community. Together with others, he/she develops new, innovative practices and services to meet the needs of partners in co-operation.

Content

-History of midwifery
-Values of midwifery
-Ethical and professional legislation and guidelines
- health care and social services
- research and development -minded approach to work
- Evidence based decision making in midwifery
- planning, conducting and assessing of development
-basics of project work
- skills for multidisciplinary teamwork, network and working with stakeholders

Basics of project work
Planning, implementation and assessment of development activities
Co-operation skills, work with interest groups and in networks
Demonstration-based action
Exploratory, development-oriented approach
Internal entrepreneurship

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to acquire, assess and share information to conduct the research- and development assignment.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to acquire, assess and share information to conduct the research- and development assignment.

Qualifications

The student masters the theoretical and clinical skills that are part of vocational studies in client -oriented nursing that promotes health and functional ability. Student uses evidence based information in decision making.