This module is intended to introduce the history of midwifery, education, knowledge development and midwifery practice skills.  Development of midwifery education is explored in an international context. Theories and models in midwifery will be discussed in relation to clinical practice throughout the decades. Code of practice, ethical guidelines, ethical issues and evidence-based practice in midwifery will be discussed. The context of midwifery practice is introduced and students will have opportunities to visit one clinical site.

The main research methods in midwifery will be introduced and core concepts such as informed choice, autonomy and continuity of care will be discussed. A critical literature review and content analysis will be discussed.

This course consists of evidence-based knowledge on normal childbirth; in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  The focus continues to be on important concepts in midwifery care, informed choice and autonomy.

Building upon midwifery ideology of normal childbirth, ethical issues on safety and the use of interventions, treatments and technology in childbirth will be discussed. Care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn examination will be introduced. Investigations and screening in childbirth will be discussed, the theory of midwifery practice, health promotion and models of midwifery care will be explored.

Examination of the newborn focuses on the normal newborn as well as pathology, resuscitation and intensive care, in addition to clinical assignments. Loss and grief in childbirth will be discussed. Women’s childbirth care is seen as a holistic process where the whole family is provided with information, treatment and care. The focus is on informed choice and shared decision making.

This advanced clinical course the emphasis is on the normal childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The course maintains a previous clinical emphasis on evidence-based knowledge and practice, continuity of care, culturally sensitive care, and holistic, individualized family care. Students will be trained in a clinical simulation setting and in clinical settings in and out of the hospital. The aim is to holistically connect students’ academic and clinical competences. Students are trained in and will develop diverse clinical competences and specialized knowledge on the normal childbearing process.

This course consists of evidence-based knowledge on deviations from normality, pathology, and risk in the childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Building upon midwifery ideology of normal childbirth, ethical issues on safety and the use of interventions, treatments and technology in childbirth that deviates from normal will be discussed. Loss and grief in childbirth will be discussed. Women’s childbirth care is seen as a holistic process where the whole family is provided with information, treatment and care. The focus is on informed choice and shared decision making.

This advanced clinical course the emphasis is on deviations from normality and treatments in the childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The course maintains a previous clinical emphasis on evidence-based knowledge and practice, continuity of care, culturally sensitive care, and holistic, individualized family care. Students will be trained in a clinical simulation setting and in clinical settings in and out of the hospital. The aim is to holistically connect students’ academic and clinical competences. Students are trained in and will develop diverse clinical competences and specialized knowledge on deviations from normality and treatments in the childbearing period.

General information is provided about laws and regulations regarding medication‘s prescription as well as the responsibilities of healthcare professionals. The pharmacology of hormonal contraception is explained in regard to their effect on the body and regarding drug interactions. Main contraindications of contraception are described and the necessary caution regarding their prescription. Health history is emphasized and other influential factors (attitudes, knowledge, experience...) in regard to making an informed decision about the choice of a contraceptive method. The influence of progesterone and estrogen on the body, comparison of combined and progesterone-only contraception, benefits, side effects and their treatments are explained. Students will be trained in providing contraceptive counselling mostly based on cases. They practice using methods which can be significant in providing effective counselling which can contribute to reliable method use. Interviewing individuals with special needs will be discussed. A clinical demonstration is provided for inserting a hormonal implant, hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine systems/devices. Students who have no training in cervical screening will get such training opportunity. 

In this module theoretical areas of qualitative and quantitative research methods and its use in practice will be introduced. Emphasis is on the development of practice-driven research projects.

The main research methods in clinical research in health care will be discussed and the concept of evidence-practice will be explored further. The main concepts in statistics, its meaning and data analysis will be explored.

Databases that include information on childbirth will be introduced and preliminary steps are taken in preparing a potential research project.

The seminar is part of the students' master's project and aims to support and guide students in the project work. It is intended to review the focus in data analysis and writing a master's thesis. The seminar is based on student participation, but in a seminar each student presents their project and receives tips and guidance from fellow students and teachers.

Attendance at the seminar is compulsory.

This is the first of three proceeding clinical courses, in the final year of midwifery studies. The aim is that the students will increase their clinical competence and abilities to provide evidence-based practice. Promotion of the normal process in all births, with knowledge about reactions to deviations is a priority; focusing on cultural competencies, person- and family-centered salutogenic and holistic continuous care. Through all courses, students develop specific knowledge about the childbirth process, and their leading roles and learn to be active in interprofessional teamwork. Their specific clinical assignments relate to primary care, treatment, education, and counseling about women´s reproductive health, contraceptives, the childbirth process, the newborn, the parenting role, breastfeeding, and health promotion of the new family.

This continuing advanced clinical training course focuses on enhancing clinical skills under the supervision of practising midwives/clinical mentors and teachers. Cases or incidences in practice are used for evidence-based critical reflection, writing diaries to train students in becoming advanced midwifery practitioners, deepening their knowledge about the childbirth process and women´s reproductive health. Choices of subjects can be in relation to students´ master projects or specific interests within midwifery. In the clinical field students work with women in primary and secondary care with an emphasis on continuity of care, during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, in different places of birth in or outside the home. 

Coming soon

The seminar is part of the students' master's project and aims to support and guide students in the project work. It is intended to review the focus in data analysis and writing a master's thesis. The seminar is based on student participation, but in a seminar each student presents their project and receives tips and guidance from fellow students and teachers.

Attendance at the seminar is compulsory.

Coming soon

In this final advanced clinical training course, there is an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge of specialities within the field of midwifery, in relation to their masters´ project. Emphasis is on professional recognition, the evaluation of clinical skills and competence to practice as a midwife and provide high-quality, evidence-based, independent midwifery care, in health care centres, hospitals, free-standing birth centres and in the woman´s home. 

This module is intended to introduce the history of midwifery, education, knowledge development and midwifery practice skills.  Development of midwifery education is explored in an international context. Theories and models in midwifery will be discussed in relation to clinical practice throughout the decades. Code of practice, ethical guidelines, ethical issues and evidence-based practice in midwifery will be discussed. The context of midwifery practice is introduced and students will have opportunities to visit one clinical site.

The main research methods in midwifery will be introduced and core concepts such as informed choice, autonomy and continuity of care will be discussed. A critical literature review and content analysis will be discussed.

This course consists of evidence-based knowledge on normal childbirth; in pregnancy, birth and postpartum.  The focus continues to be on important concepts in midwifery care, informed choice and autonomy.

Building upon midwifery ideology of normal childbirth, ethical issues on safety and the use of interventions, treatments and technology in childbirth will be discussed. Care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, breastfeeding and newborn examination will be introduced. Investigations and screening in childbirth will be discussed, the theory of midwifery practice, health promotion and models of midwifery care will be explored.

Examination of the newborn focuses on the normal newborn as well as pathology, resuscitation and intensive care, in addition to clinical assignments. Loss and grief in childbirth will be discussed. Women’s childbirth care is seen as a holistic process where the whole family is provided with information, treatment and care. The focus is on informed choice and shared decision making.

This advanced clinical course the emphasis is on the normal childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The course maintains a previous clinical emphasis on evidence-based knowledge and practice, continuity of care, culturally sensitive care, and holistic, individualized family care. Students will be trained in a clinical simulation setting and in clinical settings in and out of the hospital. The aim is to holistically connect students’ academic and clinical competences. Students are trained in and will develop diverse clinical competences and specialized knowledge on the normal childbearing process.

This course consists of evidence-based knowledge on deviations from normality, pathology, and risk in the childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Building upon midwifery ideology of normal childbirth, ethical issues on safety and the use of interventions, treatments and technology in childbirth that deviates from normal will be discussed. Loss and grief in childbirth will be discussed. Women’s childbirth care is seen as a holistic process where the whole family is provided with information, treatment and care. The focus is on informed choice and shared decision making.

This advanced clinical course the emphasis is on deviations from normality and treatments in the childbearing period, in pregnancy, birth and postpartum. The course maintains a previous clinical emphasis on evidence-based knowledge and practice, continuity of care, culturally sensitive care, and holistic, individualized family care. Students will be trained in a clinical simulation setting and in clinical settings in and out of the hospital. The aim is to holistically connect students’ academic and clinical competences. Students are trained in and will develop diverse clinical competences and specialized knowledge on deviations from normality and treatments in the childbearing period.

General information is provided about laws and regulations regarding medication‘s prescription as well as the responsibilities of healthcare professionals. The pharmacology of hormonal contraception is explained in regard to their effect on the body and regarding drug interactions. Main contraindications of contraception are described and the necessary caution regarding their prescription. Health history is emphasized and other influential factors (attitudes, knowledge, experience...) in regard to making an informed decision about the choice of a contraceptive method. The influence of progesterone and estrogen on the body, comparison of combined and progesterone-only contraception, benefits, side effects and their treatments are explained. Students will be trained in providing contraceptive counselling mostly based on cases. They practice using methods which can be significant in providing effective counselling which can contribute to reliable method use. Interviewing individuals with special needs will be discussed. A clinical demonstration is provided for inserting a hormonal implant, hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine systems/devices. Students who have no training in cervical screening will get such training opportunity. 

In this module theoretical areas of qualitative and quantitative research methods and its use in practice will be introduced. Emphasis is on the development of practice-driven research projects.

The main research methods in clinical research in health care will be discussed and the concept of evidence-practice will be explored further. The main concepts in statistics, its meaning and data analysis will be explored.

Databases that include information on childbirth will be introduced and preliminary steps are taken in preparing a potential research project.

The seminar is part of the students' master's project and aims to support and guide students in the project work. It is intended to review the focus in data analysis and writing a master's thesis. The seminar is based on student participation, but in a seminar each student presents their project and receives tips and guidance from fellow students and teachers.

Attendance at the seminar is compulsory.

This is the first of three proceeding clinical courses, in the final year of midwifery studies. The aim is that the students will increase their clinical competence and abilities to provide evidence-based practice. Promotion of the normal process in all births, with knowledge about reactions to deviations is a priority; focusing on cultural competencies, person- and family-centered salutogenic and holistic continuous care. Through all courses, students develop specific knowledge about the childbirth process, and their leading roles and learn to be active in interprofessional teamwork. Their specific clinical assignments relate to primary care, treatment, education, and counseling about women´s reproductive health, contraceptives, the childbirth process, the newborn, the parenting role, breastfeeding, and health promotion of the new family.

This continuing advanced clinical training course focuses on enhancing clinical skills under the supervision of practising midwives/clinical mentors and teachers. Cases or incidences in practice are used for evidence-based critical reflection, writing diaries to train students in becoming advanced midwifery practitioners, deepening their knowledge about the childbirth process and women´s reproductive health. Choices of subjects can be in relation to students´ master projects or specific interests within midwifery. In the clinical field students work with women in primary and secondary care with an emphasis on continuity of care, during pregnancy, birth and postpartum, in different places of birth in or outside the home. 

Coming soon

The seminar is part of the students' master's project and aims to support and guide students in the project work. It is intended to review the focus in data analysis and writing a master's thesis. The seminar is based on student participation, but in a seminar each student presents their project and receives tips and guidance from fellow students and teachers.

Attendance at the seminar is compulsory.

Coming soon

In this final advanced clinical training course, there is an opportunity for students to enhance their knowledge of specialities within the field of midwifery, in relation to their masters´ project. Emphasis is on professional recognition, the evaluation of clinical skills and competence to practice as a midwife and provide high-quality, evidence-based, independent midwifery care, in health care centres, hospitals, free-standing birth centres and in the woman´s home.