Course ASR284

Care in Childbirth I, Clinical Practice

9 Credits
Second Cycle
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Starts week 3, 2024

The overall objective of the course is that the student should be able to apply, extend and integrate their theoretical and clinical knowledge in sexual, reproductive and perinatal health based on the midwifery profession and research area in maternity care.

After completing the course students should be able to
  • critically reflect on concepts, theories and perspectives to promote good health care in maternity care,
  • actively participate in the care of women with normal pregnancy before, during and after the expected normal childbirth, and demonstrate the ability to identify deviations from the normal progression,
  • provide support, advice and assurance to the woman and relatives based on identified needs,
  • care for the healthy neonate and identify deviations from the normal course,
  • support early parental contact and breastfeeding,
  • use medical technology in the field while maintaining patient safety,
  • transfer relevant information about the individual woman and child, and document care in accordance with regulations
  • demonstrate the ability to establish good communication with patients and colleagues,
  • show good judgment in assessment and application of knowledge as well as understanding of patients and family members‘ situation
  • discuss and reflect on personal professional development as a midwife.
Starts and ends:
week 3, 2024 - week 14, 2024
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Falun
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A Bachelor´s degree comprising at least 180 credits, with a major in Caring science or Nursing as well as the courses Profession, Theory and Method, 7.5 credits, Sexual and Reproductive Health, 9 credits, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care, 7.5 credits and Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care, 7.5 credits
Selection :
Guarenteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3G5P
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
22,725 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
22,725 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Closed for late application
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Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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Christina Pedersen

Starts week 4, 2025

The overall objective of the course is that the student should be able to apply, extend and integrate their theoretical and clinical knowledge in sexual, reproductive and perinatal health based on the midwifery profession and research area in maternity care.

After completing the course students should be able to
  • critically reflect on concepts, theories and perspectives to promote good health care in maternity care,
  • actively participate in the care of women with normal pregnancy before, during and after the expected normal childbirth, and demonstrate the ability to identify deviations from the normal progression,
  • provide support, advice and assurance to the woman and relatives based on identified needs,
  • care for the healthy neonate and identify deviations from the normal course,
  • support early parental contact and breastfeeding,
  • use medical technology in the field while maintaining patient safety,
  • transfer relevant information about the individual woman and child, and document care in accordance with regulations
  • demonstrate the ability to establish good communication with patients and colleagues,
  • show good judgment in assessment and application of knowledge as well as understanding of patients and family members‘ situation
  • discuss and reflect on personal professional development as a midwife.
Starts and ends:
week 4, 2025 - week 15, 2025
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Gävle
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Normal
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • A Bachelor´s degree comprising at least 180 credits, with a major in Caring science or Nursing as well as the courses Profession, Theory and Method, 7.5 credits, Sexual and Reproductive Health, 9 credits, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care, 7.5 credits and Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care, 7.5 credits
Selection :
Guarenteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3KHC
Main field of study:
Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
22,725 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
22,725 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
-
Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

To Literature List
How may we help you?

Ask us about studying at Dalarna University.
support@du.se
+46 23-77 88 88

Course Coordinator
Christina Pedersen