Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, studenta will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of how psychosocial aspects, attachment and bonding can affect the process of becoming parent and family formation
- problematize and reflect on the roles and needs of the woman, newborn, relatives and others that are closely involved, how this can be affected by uncomplicated, complicated medical and psychosocial processes during pregnancy, labour and postpartum period.
- perform examinations and treatment in uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period in simulation-based training within the Midwifery scope of practice
- explain and reflect on health concepts regarding uncomplicated pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum period including neonatal care
- critically reflect on sustainability perspectives, governance, legislation, regulations and ethics in the midwifery profession in relation to pregnancy, labour and postpartum care
- critically reflect on different forms of pain relief treatment in pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period.
Course Content
The course comprises reflection,
discussion and problematizing of normal processes in handling uncomplicated
pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. Further studies include diagnosing and
treating breast feeding and breastfeeding complications.
Assessment
Examinations are written individual exam, seminars with reports and clinical simulation based training.
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.
Number of credits
- Individual written examination, 3.5 credits
- Seminar, 2 credits
- Simulation based training, 2 credits
Grades are reported as follows:
- Individual written examination - 3.5 Credits | U–G
- Seminars - 2 Credits | U–G
- Simulation based training - 2 Credits | U–G
Entry Requirements
- A Swedish nursing licence, and a completed Bachelor‘s degree in any major in the health sciences and Thesis 15 credits
Other Information
Part of Postgraduate Programme in Midwifery 90 Credits. The course corresponds partially with SR3010.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.