Course: Current Issues and Debates in Midwifery

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Course title Current Issues and Debates in Midwifery
Course code UZV/EPTEM
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Pilíková Dagmar, Mgr.
  • Vránová Věra, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
- Midwife profession 3/2 hrs. - Home birth 4/2 hrs. - Placentophagia - 2/2 hrs. - Gamete donation 3/2 hrs. - Respectful Cesarean Section 2/2 hrs. - Human fertility in 21.st cent. 2/2 hrs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 16 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 44 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
describe the symptoms of physiological labour,
describe the symptoms of physiological labour,
define the concept of bonding in neonatology,
define the concept of bonding in neonatology,
describe the fourth stage of labour and the puerperium,
describe the fourth stage of labour and the puerperium,
list the aids for the first treatment of a newborn,
list the aids for the first treatment of a newborn,
describe the psychomotor development of the infant up to one year of age.
describe the psychomotor development of the infant up to one year of age.
Skills
identify the needs of the client during labour in English,
identify the needs of the client during labour in English,
elaborate an individualized nursing plan in English,
elaborate an individualized nursing plan in English,
describe the treatment procedure for a physiological newborn in English,
describe the treatment procedure for a physiological newborn in English,
educate the pregnant woman and the puerpera in English language,
educate the pregnant woman and the puerpera in English language,
communicate with woman in labour and other professionals of the multidisciplinary team in English language.
communicate with woman in labour and other professionals of the multidisciplinary team in English language.
Recommended literature
  • PubMed.
  • Scopus.
  • Web of Science.
  • Rainbow, J, and Crisp, S. Emergencies In Paediatrics And Neonatology. Oxford: OUP Oxford, eBook Collection, 2013.
  • Stone, S, and Anderson, B. Best Practices In Midwifery : Using The Evidence To Implement Change. New York: Springer, eBook Collection, 2013.


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