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Midwifery in an international and intercultural context11604/3391/1920/1/60
Study guide

Midwifery in an international and intercultural context

11604/3391/1920/1/60
Academic year 2019-20
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Midwifery, programme stage 3
    Choice package:
    • keuzestage 2 VRK3
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 20 credits
Weight: 20,00
Total study time: 500,00 hours
Possible deadlines for learning account: 30.11.2019 (Course takes place from beginning until end of academic year)
Nature: Optional course
It is not possible to enrol in this course unit under
  • exam contract (to obtain a credit).
  • exam contract (to obtain a degree).
Teaching staff: Sleewagen Caroline, Vanbellinghen Marianne, Vermeulen Joris
Language course: No
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Academic Year
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: You have to pass this course unit (will never be tolerated).
Preservability: The result of this course unit is preservable according to the terms of the program you are enrolled for.

Type of Teaching

Education with personal contact
Workshop, Studio10,00 hours
Preparation for the course
Course preparation215,00 hours
Work placement
Internship275,00 hours

Evaluation

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Final evaluation (exam period excluded)Observation100,00
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
Final evaluation (exam period excluded)Observation100,00

Prerequisites

CodeDescriptionLevel
ECOOFinal attaintment levels acquierd from the course which the student followed succesfullyIntroductory

Acquired competences

CodeDescriptionLevelCategory
VRK_LO01LO1: Physiology, care and support Diagnosis, supervises, monitors and promotes the physical pregnancy, labour, birth, childbed, parenting and care of the young child. Promotes, supports and supervises breastfeeding. Performs midwifery actions autonomously and with a fully-fledged right to decide and takes charge of the birth within the medical and legal competences of a midwife.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO02LO2: Detects risks and complications independently within the professional domains, acts appropriately, consults specialists and makes suitable referrals.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO03LO3: Gives appropriate care and support in increased risk situations or during complications, at the instruction of and in collaboration with other specialists within the domain of obstetrics, reproductive medicine, gynaecology and neonatology. If required, gives autonomous care.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO04LO4: Positions the women and her environment in the family, social, society and cultural context and anticipates on this in a focused manner while taking diversity and the intercultural experience into account. Identifies psychosocial crisis situations and makes referrals to other specialists.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO05LO5: Ethics and legislation Acts in an ethically responsible manner within the limits of deontology and legislation.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO06LO6: Health promotion Works autonomously and in cooperation in a targeted manner on prevention and promotes health in accordance with the principles of health promotion.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO07LO7: Ensures there is optimum interdisciplinary cooperation and an adjusted and up-to-date organisation of the practice. Communicates both verbally and in writing in an expert and appropriate manner with colleagues, other specialists and a wide public.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO08LO8: Coaches and supports students and colleagues of his/her own and other disciplines to assure high-quality care.IntroductoryDLR
VRK_LO09LO9: Professionalisation Works on permanent profiling of the profession and the professionalisation through the continuous critical questioning of his/her own performance and by following training initiatives. Reflects on his/her own practice and processes these reflections in his/her professional actions.IntroductoryDLR

Course Sequence

having passed Work placement 4 AND to be taken together with Work placement 5 AND to be taken together with Health care in an international context.