Development and Leadership of Midwifery Care for Women Giving BirthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student
- has comprehensive knowledge in developing the quality and effectiveness of evidence-based and woman-centered midwifery care during labor and birth
- has proficient knowledge in applying national and international theoretical models and guidelines developed for midwifery during labor and birth
- has comprehensive knowledge in applying and evaluating the usability of health technology in the midwifery care during labor and birth
- has proficient knowledge in developing new woman-centered practices and models for the midwifery care during labor and birth

Content

Theoretical models of midwifery care developed for childbirth
Utilizing technology and AI into midwifery care
Developing and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of perinatal care
Development of working life -oriented operating models and practices in midwifery
Current and societally significant topics and research related to childbirth care

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student displays competence to deal with the basic content of the study unit but lacks competence in independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student fulfills the requirements for the study unit well. S/he displays competence in active data acquisition and is able to interpret the key features of the data to a clinical setting. The student has the ability to analyze the acquired knowledge and to apply it to the context of workplace.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student displays broad and versatile competence in the content of the study unit. S/he has great competence in targeted data acquisition. The student’s ability to make decisions shows independent thinking, responsible actions and leadership skills. The ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace is creative and versatile.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student is proficient in the basic content of the study unit (competence evaluation), but independent data acquisition, interpretation and the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to the context of workplace has shortcomings.