Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- describe and explain central terms relating to sexual and reproductive health from a global and national perspective,
- analyse the importance of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights in the promotion of health, regarding socioeconomic, cultural and gender perspectives,
- identify, evaluate and manage emergency conditions and complications during pregnancy and childbirth for both women and newborns,
- apply evidence-based care methods, demonstrate an ability to apply relevant pedagogical methods and advocate for integrating evidence into clinical practice.
Course Content
In the course, students study evidence-based maternal and newborn care from a global and national perspective. Relevant policies in this subject are studied, with a focus on managing emergency complications affecting women and newborns. Students analyse sexual and reproductive perinatal health and rights from an economic and sociocultural perspective as well as from the perspective of gender, the climate and sustainability. There will be discussion on the use of pedagogy that is relevant to the subject and on the importance of research for evidence-based care and leadership.
Assessment
- Written assignments and practical assessments
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Theoretical Knowledge to Improve the Health of Mothers and Newborns in Pregnancy and Childbirth Complications - 2 Credits | U–VG
- Practical Skills to Improve the Health of Mothers and Newborns in Pregnancy and Childbirth Complications - 2.5 Credits | U–VG
Entry Requirements
- Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing and English 6
Other Information
Diploma, Bachelor or Master’s in Nursing
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.