Study Guide

Objective

Students
- are able to contribute to the development process of their field
- are able to use evidence-based methods in the midwifery practice and its development
- are able to participate in the discussion on midwifery as experts of their field

Content

- Expertise in midwifery
- Use of evidence-based methods in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health
- Development of women-centered care models and services
- Identifying needs to promote sexual and reproductive health
- Networking with other professional groups
- Expert communication and professional visibility
- Development processes of midwifery

Location and time

This course is held between 14.10.-29.11.2024.
This course occurs at the same time with clinical practice.
Held via zoom.

Materials

Korhonen, Anne - Jylhä, Virpi - Korhonen, Teija 2018. Näyttöön perustuva toiminta - Tarpeesta tuloksiin. SKHOLE.

Teaching methods

Orientation lesson (obligatory)
Exam in Moodle
Independent student work in Moodle learning platform
Midwifery thesis, study plan, report and Journal club in maternity care environment, conducted in peer groups.
Ending seminar (oblicatory)

Employer connections

This course is held in co-operation with professionals.

Exam schedules

Course exam is open during the whole course. Ending seminar is held 29.11.2024 between 9 am- 4 pm.

International connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

This course includes 5 credits. One credit means 27 hours student´s work. In total, 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours/ 5 credits.

Content scheduling

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Further information

Tasks and Materials drawn up by the teacher are works under the Copyright Act (404/61) on which the teacher has copyright. Tasks and Materials may not be used other than in their own studies. Their public dissemination is only allowed with the teacher's permission

The student confirms his / her place with the implementation of the course by being present at the beginning of the teaching or otherwise in a manner separately agreed with the teacher, which can be, for example, the return of the first learning task. If a student is unable to attend the beginning of teaching due to illness, he or she can also confirm his or her place of study by notifying the teacher in advance. Admission to the course is conditional until the Prerequisites specified for the course have been reviewed. If the registered student does not participate in the implementation, the teacher responsible for the course will remove the student from the implementation within two weeks of the start of the Study. Registration times are defined in the annual learning activity clock. (Degree Regulations Section 32)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"
Evaluation criteria expert level is used.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"
Evaluation criteria expert level is used.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"
Evaluation criteria expert level is used.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"
Evaluation criteria expert level is used.

Assessment methods and criteria

0-5

Prerequisites

Women’s Health and Sexual Health Promotion
Midwifery Care during Pregnancy and Childbirth 2
Clinical Practice in Midwifery 1-3