Developing Midwifery Leadership and EffectivenessLaajuus (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
- has comprehensive knowledge in applying evidence-based knowledge in the development and leadership of midwifery practice
- has comprehensive knowledge in assessing and leading the development of the quality and effectiveness of midwifery
- has comprehensive knowledge and skills in communicating and operating within domestic and international midwifery networks
- has comprehensive knowledge in assessing and applying the principles of sustainable development goals in midwifery
- has comprehensive knowledge in monitoring societal needs and challenges, as well as future trends, that impact the development of midwifery

Content

Specificities of leadership in midwifery
Ethical leadership and well-being in midwifery
National and international networks in midwifery
Principles of sustainable development and application to midwifery
The future of midwifery and emerging trends
Current themes and research in leadership

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.