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Orientation to Clinical Training: Maternity Care and Gynaecological Nursing (1 cr)

Code: 7K00EV86-3017

General information


Enrolment period

29.11.2021 - 21.03.2022

Timing

07.03.2022 - 12.05.2022

Credits

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Nursing

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 39

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing

Teachers

  • Elina Hilvola
  • Marika Mettälä

Person in charge

Marika Mettälä

Groups

  • 20SH2B

Objectives (course unit)

The student
- is prepared to assist with gynaecological examinations, guidance on breast palpation and addressing sexual health issues
- is able to apply the theoretical knowledge of maternity care to the pregnancy care process and is prepared to guide the family
- is able to work appropriately in an out-of-hospital delivery
-is prepared to guide breast-feeding using evidence-based knowledge
- knows the basic care and monitoring of a newborn and is prepared to guide the family in the care of a healthy newborn
- is able to reflect on his/her own professional skills

Content (course unit)

- assisting in gynaecological examinations, breast palpation
- the pregnancy treatment process, with a case example
- assistance in childbirth outside the hospital
- monitoring and daily care of a healthy newborn
- breastfeeding and parental guidance in the daily care of the newborn
- Independent study: Baby Bakery — delivery game

Prerequisites (course unit)

First year studies 50 ects completed, including the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Participation in courses on Maternity Care and Gynaecological Nursing.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The student
- is able to plan and implement maternity care and gynaecological nursing safely
- works professionally and ethically
Fail
The student
- puts patient safety at risk

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail