Study Guide

Objective

The student:

- is able to carry out a comprehensive postpartum examination after childbirth

Content

Lectures
Clinical exercises
Reflection journal
Completed post-partum check-ups

Location and time

The course is conducted through in-person studies with lectures and clinical exercises at Novia University of Applied Sciences, Alere Campus, Wolffskavägen 31, Vaasa.

2.12 2025 at 8.15-12.00: Introduction and lecture / Classroom D218
3.12 2025 at 8.30-15.45: Lecture and clinical exercises / Classrooms D218 and E202.4

The in-person studies are followed by clinical work practice at the participant’s own workplace, as well as the writing of a reflection diary. The clinical work practice consists of 25 completed postpartum check-ups for public health nurses. The completed check-ups are documented in a work manual and submitted to the course teacher.

Materials

According to the recommendations of the teacher and lecturers.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Clinical exercises

Employer connections

Clinical practice under supervision at the participant’s own workplace, consisting of 25 completed postpartum check-ups for public health nurses.

Student workload

3 ECTS = 81 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Successful completion of the course and eligibility to perform a comprehensive postpartum check-up requires participation in the in-person study sessions and approved clinical practice (25 completed postpartum check-ups for public health nurses), approved reflection diary and approved cases.

Further information

The student has completed theoretical and supervised clinical studies related to postpartum check-ups and has thereby acquired the competence to independently perform a comprehensive postpartum check-up following a normal delivery.

The studies have covered 3 ECTS credits in the following areas of knowledge:

Physical and psychological recovery after pregnancy and childbirth
Gynecological status
Follow-up of birth injuries
Breast status and breastfeeding
Sexual health and contraceptive counselling
Ability to cope with the new life situation
Clinical exercises

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Completion of the course and approved clinical practice (25 completed postpartum examinations for public health nurses).

Qualifications

The student should be a public health nurse and have a working relationship with a municipality or association of municipalities and be able to carry out postpartum examinations under the supervision of a doctor/other staff in their work unit.

Further information

The student has completed theoretical and supervised clinical studies regarding postpartum review and has the competence to independently perform a comprehensive postpartum review after a normal childbirth.

The studies have included 3 ECTS in the following areas of knowledge:

Physical and psychological recovery after pregnancy and childbirth.
Gynaecological status
Follow-up of obstetric injuries
Breast status and breastfeeding
Sexual health and contraceptive counselling
Ability to cope with the new life situation
Practical exercises