Genetic Competence in Midwifery (5cr)

Objectives (course unit)

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 (course unit)

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

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 (3-4) (course unit)

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) (course unit)

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 scale

0-5

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