Study Guide

Objective

Student:
- starts from evidence-based knowledge in his approach
- has the skills to be able to support the expectant parents during the birth
- understands the physiology of birth
- masters care during normal birth
- has basic knowledge of fetal monitoring
- can, in collaboration with the woman giving birth, realize pain relief during childbirth
- masters basic suturing techniques
- masters documentation and reporting during childbirth
- can and understands the importance of safe working methods in maternity care

Content

The physiology and course of childbirth
The different stages of childbirth
Pain relief
Fetal monitoring
Suturing
Support, guidance, communication
Childbirth preparation
Documentation and reporting
Sustainable development: cost and environmental awareness

Location and time

Campus Alere April-May 2025

Materials

Paananen m.fl. Kätilötyö (2021)
Lindgre et al (2022) Reproduktiv hälsa. Studentlitteratur.
Suomen kätilöliitto, Synnyttäjän hoito ponnistusvaihessa
Lindgren m.fl. Barnmorskans handläggning vid normal förlossning: forskning och erfarenhet, Studentlitteratur, Lund (2019)
http://ctgutbildning.se/
http://backenbottenutbildning.se/

Teaching methods

Lectures, discussions, clinical skills training, study visit to VCS/delivery room

Exam schedules

All documents must be submitted to the teacher no later than one week after completing the internship.

Completion alternatives

Written examination, grades 0-5
Filming of correct suturing technique, approved/not approved
Filming of a pushing phase
Simulation training, approved/not approved
Work in pair about medical pain relief + presentation , grades 0-5

Student workload

27 h/cr
3 cr = 81 h

Further information

Course introduction and clinical skills training are compulsory
Active participation in all classes are recommended.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1-2
Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions and their knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, can be essential.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his / her views

Assessment criteria for written work
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written work. The student master the substance of his work, but the application is limited

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Criteria for evaluation of the exam
The student shows in his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

Criteria for evaluation of written work individually or in groups
The student has followed the instructions for the written work and shows that she has mastered the substance. They have read the other participants' written work and can ask relevant questions and lead a discussion at the seminar. The written work and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, and independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed exam
Active participation in clinical skills training
Approved films and other individual assignments

Qualifications

Study units:
VÅV22GV
VÅV22HF
VÅV22KV
VÅV22PR