MAJO4300 Advanced Midwifery Care Course description

The course deals with the tradition, development and philosophy of midwifery. It focuses on midwifery concepts, models and theories and topics that highlight professional, ethical and legal dilemmas. One particular topic for discussion is how midwives have to relate to different dilemmas that arise when technology must be dealt with in a satisfactory manner at the same time as the values of care must be addressed. Health policy and health policy guidelines for midwifery are also discussed, as are cultural and global issues. These discussions are important in order to raise the students' awareness about how to preserve and develop the traditions of midwifery in an environment characterised by high technology and biomedicine.

The tradition, development and philosophy of midwifery are problematised and discussed from a philosophy and philosophy of science perspective.

In addition to the above-mentioned topics, the student will specialise further in and develop his/her knowledge of topics introduced in the course MAJO4000 Midwifery Care during Childbirth and Starting a Family 1. The course is taught over a period of three to four weeks towards the end of the second semester.

The course deals with radiographic techniques and methodological principles related to conventional radiography. Skeletal and chest examinations make up the majority of examinations. Radiation protection and the principles of practical radiation protection are also an important part of the course. Newly qualified radiographers are expected to carry out such examinations independently and in accordance with professional criteria. This includes meeting the patient's need for communication and care, respond to the patient's illness or injury, and be able to produce and describe diagnostic images.

Parts of the course consists of practical training at diagnostic imaging departments. The practical training focuses on conventional radiography examinations of the skeleton and chest, where students are to gain practical experience of carrying out diagnostic imaging examinations in a satisfactory manner. The practical training gives students experience of both the technical and care aspects of the profession based on relevant theory.

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After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can

• describe general pathological processes and the occurrence and growth of microorganisms
• explain causes and symptoms of diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems
• explain the chain of infection, the hygiene guidelines and how hospital-acquired infections can be prevented
• describe forms of treatment for relevant diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems
• explain how to care for patients with diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal and respiratory systems, including observation, communication and care regardless of sex, ethnicity, religion/life stance, functional impairment, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and age
• describe image criteria for X-ray examinations of the musculoskeletal system and thorax
• identify pathology in skeletal and chest X-ray images

Skills

The student can

• apply and master conventional X-ray machines
• assess and choose exposure parameters for conventional radiography examinations
• carry out simple skeletal and chest examinations
• assess which factors influence radiation dose and image quality and calculate effective dose based on the dose area product (DAP)
• apply scientific knowledge and perform chest X-ray and the most common skeletal examinations independently
• perform practical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), pulse and blood pressure measurements and patient handling techniques
• identify and describe anatomical structures and obvious pathology in images from skeletal and chest examinations
• describe image criteria and assess image quality for chest and skeletal examinations
• perform simple image processing
• apply medical image and information systems under supervision
• apply relevant hygiene guidelines

General competence

The student can

• understand and apply the principles of practical radiation protection
• give grounds for how skeletal and chest examinations are carried out
• compare radiation doses from conventional radiography examinations with national diagnostic reference levels
• give patients precise and individually information, take care of the patient and create a sense of security during the examination
• demonstrate attitudes that are important to professional practice and cooperate with other

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

An academic assignment of up to 2,000 words with an oral presentation on a given topic. The students will work in groups. The purpose of the assignment is for students to acquire in-depth knowledge of a particular topic and being able to analyse health-related challenges, and acquire skills in communicating about and discussing midwifery issues.

If a group fails or one or more students in the group are absent during the presentation, the presentation must be given to the lecturer. The group is entitled to one more attempt.

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Home exam in groups of up to three students, over two days. Maximum length: 2,000 words.

Combined assessment.

Part 1) Assessment of practical training: The assessment is based on the learning outcomes and the continuous assessment that the student is subject to throughout the practical training period. The student’s practical training can only be assessed if their attendance is sufficiently high (90%). For more information, see the general part of the programme description about practical training assessment.

Part 2) Supervised individual written exam, (combination of multiple choice and free text assignments,) 3 hours

The student can receive the final assessment in part 1, part 2 and part 3 independently of each other. The student must pass all parts in order to pass the course.

Resit assessment/exam: If a student fails one part of the exam, they must retake the part in question. If the student fails part 1 (practical training period), they must normally retake the whole practical training period.

Students can appeal the grade awarded for part 2, written exam.

Pass/fail

Part 1) Pass/Fail

Part 2) Grade scale A-F