Development and Leadership of Midwifery Care for Pregnant and Postpartum WomenLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The student:
- has comprehensive knowledge in applying evidence-based knowledge to develop the quality and effectiveness of pregnancy and postpartum care
- has comprehensive knowledge about promoting the quality and effectiveness of breastfeeding support and baby-friendly practices broadly in society
- has proficient knowledge in developing and leading the application of multidisciplinary teamwork to midwifery and sexual and reproductive health services
- has comprehensive knowledge to develop pregnancy and postpartum services that promote equality and inclusion

Content

- Evaluation of the quality and impact of midwifery care during pregnancy and the postpartum period
- Promotion of breastfeeding and implementation of baby-friendly practices in society
- Diversity and cultural competence in midwifery
- Leadership in multidisciplinary teamwork within midwifery organizations
- Development of workplace-oriented practices in midwifery
- Current and societally significant topics and research in pregnancy and postpartum 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.