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Study Course Description

Practice in Antenatal Healthcare

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MDAK_374
Branch of Science
Health care sciences and services; Health sciences
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Midwifery
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care
Contacts

Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, mdak@rsu.lv, +371 67061567

About Study Course

Objective

In practice, provide an opportunity for students to improve their skills and competences, in accordance with the standard of the midwife profession, by ensuring the management and care of physiological pregnancies.

Preliminary Knowledge

Anatomy, functional and pathological physiology, physiological pregnancy management, gynaecology and healthy women’s care and nutrition, interpersonal contact in healthcare, public health and epidemiology, basics of clinical care and clinical care in obstetrics and gynaecology, methods for assessing fetal well-being.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.The student will recognize the signs indicating pregnancy and name the laboratory diagnostic methods of pregnancy, be able to determine the time of pregnancy and possible term of delivery, formulate the importance of identifying a timely maternal risk group, name prenatal diagnostic methods, and explain the necessity of applying these methods.

Individual work and tests

Attendance

2.Students will be familiar with the pregnancy management plan according to BOM rules NR. 611, in accordance with the binding laws and regulations of the LR and current guidelines in the sector.

Individual work and tests

Attendance

Skills

1.The student will be able to evaluate complaints of a pregnant woman, collect reproductive history, calculate body mass index and measure AT, perform gynaecological examination, take a bactericopic smear of cytological and vaginal flora, use an indicator strip test for urine analysis, determine fetal sleep with Leopold techniques, prepare documentation in accordance with the laws and regulations regarding the procedures for recording medical and accounting records of medical institutions, explain ultrasound and various biochemical markers data, determine the time period for possible delivery, use the terms adopted in the care of pregnant women, assess the nature of fetal movements and the record of fetal hearts.

Competences

1.Using the acquired knowledge of physiological pregnancy management, the student is able to recognise physiologically occurring pregnancies, evaluate diagnostic results, recognise potential risk factors and complications, in accordance with the Cabinet Regulations NR. 611 and to document the data obtained, as well as to collaborate on the work of a team of healthcare specialists.

Assessment

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.

Attendance

-
-

The assessment shall consist of: 100% attendance, appropriately completed and timely submission of documentation in e-studies.

2.

Defence of the practice

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Successfully passed tests/classes in defence of MITC and placement (representing 50% of final assessment).

3.

Placement supervisor assessment

50.00% from total grade
10 points

Assessment of placement supervisor (comprising 50% of final assessment).

The active participation of students in the classes will be assessed, (During remote classes, those classes are passed through which the student is visible on camera throughout the course and actively participates in the activities of the class).

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Practice in antenatal healthcare
  1. Lecture

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Requirements for occupational protection, fire protection, electrical security, personal protection and personal data protection. Infection control and hygienic and anti-epidemic treatment requirements in a medical treatment institution. Provisions of the agenda in a medical treatment institution (place of practice).
Description

Lecture

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Strengthening clinical skills in simulation classes at MITC
Description

Lesson/test in MITC

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Strengthening clinical skills in simulation classes at MITC
Description

Lesson/test in MITC

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Practice reflection
Description

Lesson/test

  1. Class/Seminar

Modality
Location
Contact hours
On site
Study room
2

Topics

Practice reflection
Description

Lesson/test

Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
10 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Defence (Placement)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

MK noteikumi Nr.611 ''Dzemdību palīdzības nodrošināšanas kārtība”

2.

Prenatālā diagnostika Latvijā (regulē MK Noteikumi Nr 611 Dzemdību palīdzības nodrošinā

3.

WHO recommendations on antenatal care for a positive pregnancy experience – Highlights and Key Messages

Additional Reading

1.

Women's Health Psychology. Edited by Mary V. Spiers, Pamela A. Geller and Jacqueline D. Kloss. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2013.

2.

Dzemdniecība. D. Rezebergas redakcijā. Medicīnas apgāds, Rīga, 2016.

3.

Davis, Elizabeth. Heart & Hands: A Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. 5th Edition. Ten Speed Press, 2012.