Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student
Has proficient knowledge in developing evidence based midwifery care and services during childbirth
Has proficient knowledge in evaluating the quality of midwifery care using collected data and quality indicators
Has comprehensive knowledge in training the development of evidence based childbirth in midwifery care
Has proficient knowledge in developing new operating models for childbirth in midwifery care

Content (course unit)

Woman’s involvement in childbirth
Models and theories for midwifery care during childbirth
Quality indicators and trends in reproductive health
Quality indicators in childbirth
Evidence based midwifery care in childbirth
Special needs of woman in childbirth, such as trauma, vulvodynia or cultural issues
Development of midwifery care models for childbirth
Recent research articles

Prerequisites (course unit)

ONLY FOR MIDWIVES

Further information (course unit)

ONLY FOR MIDWIVES

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

The student
Has key knowledge in developing evidence based childbirth in midwifery care
Knows the key quality indicators in childbirth
Has key knowledge in training own work community on needs of evidence based development in midwifery care during childbirth
Has key knowledge in identifying need for new midwifery care operating models in childbirth

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student
The student
Has comprehensive knowledge in adopting midwifery care models and in developing evidence based midwifery care during childbirth
Knows the key quality indicators in childbirth and their purpose for improving the quality of childbith care
Has comprehensive knowledge in training own work community in the development of evidence based midwifery care during childbirth
Has comprehensive knowledge in developing new midwifery care operating models in childbirth in their own organization

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student
Has proficient knowledge in developing evidence based midwifery care and services during childbirth
Has proficient knowledge in evaluating the quality of midwifery care using collected data and quality indicators
Has comprehensive knowledge in training colleagues in the development of evidence based midwifery care in childbirth
Has proficient knowledge in developing new operating models for midwifery care in childbirth

Location and time

11.10.2023 klo 9:00-16:00 classroom learning, hybrid possibility
12.10.2023 klo 13:00-16:00 distance learning, Zoom
18.10.2023 klo 10:30-16:00 distance learning, Zoom
7.11.2023 klo 9:00-16:00 classroom learning, Myllypuro campus, hybrid possibility
8.11.2023 klo 9:00-12:15 distance learning, Zoom
5.12.2023 klo 9:00-16:00 seminar, distance learning, Zoom

Exam schedules

No exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Groupwork 0-5, specified evaluation criteria in Moodle.
Learning diary. Accept - reject.
Peer review.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact and distance learning
Expert lectures
Group and team working
Individual working
Seminars

Learning materials

Kemp, Maclean, Moyo. 2022. Global Midwifery: Principles, Policy and Practise. Springer.

Student workload

Lectures 24 hours
Seminars 6 hours
Individual learning 105 hours

Content scheduling

Materials and more information in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

No optional ways to do the course.

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

International connections

International lectures.