Genetic Competence in Midwifery (5 cr)

Objective

The student
- Has comprehensive knowledge in developing evidence based midwifery related to genetic diseases
- Has comprehensive knowledge in developing new operating models to midwifery care of genetic diseases

Content

Content
- Genetic information and its possible consequences for the client and family
- Ethical aspects related to genetic diseases
- Theoretical counseling models for genetic counseling
- Effects of genetic diseases on health behavior
- Fetal diagnosis and fetal abnormalities associated with genetic diseases
- Development of early information related to genetic diseases in midwifery

Location and time

Opetus toteutetaan lähi- ja etäopetuksena. Etäopetus Zoom:ssa.

4.2. 2025 ZOOM
Klo 9–10.00 Orientaatio opintojaksolle

5.2.2025 ZOOM
Klo 9–12.15

11.2.2025 ZOOM
Klo 9-12.15

21.2.2025 ZOOM
klo 13.00-15.00

11.3.2025 ZOOM
Klo 14-16

16.5.2025 SEMINAARI /Pakollinen läsnäolo (Hybridi)
Klo 10–15.30

Materials

Aittomäki Kristiina, Moilanen Jukka, Perola Markus: Lääketieteellinen genetiikka, Duodecin (Oppiportti), in Finnish.

Clarke Angus: Harper's practical genetic counselling. 2020, 8. painos (e-book).

Other materials and literature will be given in the course.

Teaching methods

- Interactive lectures
- Literature reading and writing
- Individual working
- Team working

Course instructions and assignments can be found on the Moodle learning platform. The Moodle platform opens at the beginning of the course.

Employer connections

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Completion alternatives

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Student workload

5 ECTS equals about 135 hours of work.

Orientation and lectures 13 hours
Seminar 6 hours
Individual working 116 hours

Further information

Opettajan laatimat tehtävät ja MATERIAALIT ovat Tekijänoikeuslain (404/61) mukaisia teoksia, joihin opettajalla on tekijänoikeus. Tehtäviä JA MATERIAALEJA ei saa käyttää muuten kuin omissa opinnoissaan. Niiden julkinen levittäminen on sallittua vain opettajan luvalla.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
- Knows the key concepts related to genetic diseases and the nature of the diseases and is able to use this knowledge in the development of midwifery care
- Has key knowledge in genetic diseases and operating models related to these and is able to utilize this knowledge in the development of midwifery

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
- Has proficient knowledge in the key consepts related to genetic diseases and the nature of the diseases as well as how to apply this knowledge in the development of midwifery care
- Has proficient knowledge in genetic diseases and operating models related to these and in applying this knowledge in the development of midwifery care

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
- Has proficient knowledge in the key concepts related to genetic diseases and the nature of these as well as in applying this knowledge extensively in the development of midwifery care
- Has proficient knowledge in theoretical principles and operating models related to genetic diseases as well as developing evidence based midwifery care related to genetic diseases

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessed study assignment:
1) Written assignments
Instructions will be given in the course.

Course evaluation 0-5. The evaluation criteria for the course are shown in the curriculum.

Further information

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
A study unit or parts of it may be accredited based on previously acquired competence if the student has completed similar studies of higher education and/or the student has work experience to meet the competence requirements.