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The learning outcomes (in Dutch) for this course can be consulted through the following link: https://webapps.odisee.be/Ancor/ECTSKerndoel/Pages/OPOKerndoel.aspx?OID=16861&OPLID=265

The following objectives need to be accomplished during the traineeship. The student midwife will

• Assist and support women during their pregnancy, labour and postpartum from a physiological point of view
• Communicate in a respectful way
• Approach individual needs, irrespective of the cultural and social background
• Reflect on the own practice and integrate these reflections actively during practical training
• Practice obstetrical, nursing and neonatal skills and perform examinations during pregnancy, labour and postpartum
• Organize care and follow-up during pregnancy, labour and postpartum adequately
• Provide health promotion during pregnancy, labour and postpartum to the couples
• Build a professional relationship with the couples as well as with the team of caregivers
• Explore how midwives are educated and employed in Flanders/Belgium and compare with the situation in the country of origin
• Increase and further develop the foreign language skills, including technical jargon
• Develop international competences and understand and respect the way of handling/behaviour of health professionals as well as clients in Flanders

Begintermen

Students have to complete successfully the 2nd year of their Midwifery education, including practical training. Students can only apply for an internship during the last year of their Midwifery education. 

The general admission requirements and the order of enrolment are to be found in the education and examination regulations of your University.

Plaats in het onderwijsaanbod

• Bachelor in de vroedkunde - in dagonderwijs (Sint-Niklaas) 180 sp.