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Midwifery

  • Type Bachelor Programme (full-time)
  • Duration 6 Semester
  • Locations Linz
FH Hebammen 29 09 2022 119 bearb RGB
Modules
ECTS-points per semester
Module Fachlich-methodische Kompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
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Health Sciences 2
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2,5
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Acquisition of competence:

Basics of quality and data management The student -explains the basics of data and quality management in the healthcare sector. -analyses and applies documentation standards in the various settings, reflects on them and supports quality-related activities (e.g. interface management, quality reporting, outcome quality measurement). -Takes into account the requirements of quality assuranceLegal basis 2 The student -knows and understands the basic principles of the legal foundations and laws specific to the profession. -knows and understands the relevant job-specific aspects of data security.Family and patient education The student -knows the basics of professional information and counselling sessions. -recognises the importance of a basis of trust with clients/patients and their relatives. -knows the relevant professional laws and the competences and responsibilities they contain.Digital healthcare and teletherapeutic concepts The student -recognises the potential applications of digital healthcare and teletherapeutic concepts. -analyses the digital treatment concepts in the context of digital transformation. -understands initiating change processes. -develops a reflective attitude.

Courses
Digital healthcare and teletherapeutic concepts
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Definitions of terms (eHealth, telemedicine, telehealth, digital health)
General
-Megatrends and challenges in the healthcare sector
-Telemedicine: Framework conditions in Austria/Germany
-Systems, technical framework conditions
-Goals, benefits and opportunities as well as challenges, obstacles and limitations
-Quality assurance
-Legal basis
-Examples from practice
-Teletherapy concepts
-Strategies e.g. televisits, examples of implementation
-Examples of digital health projects (e.g. in the GGZ geriatric health centre in Graz, interactive training systems, ...)

Methods and applications of digital healthcare, e.g:
-Assistive technologies
-Digital health applications (DIGAS)
-Digital care applications (DiPA)
-Mobile health applications (apps)
-Wearables (fitness watches, etc.)
-Gamification
-AR/VR systems,
-Robotics
-Smart Health/ Home
-Web-based platforms (for HP)
-Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial Intelligence (AI)
-Movement laboratory, ...
Family and patient education (for therapeutic health professions
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Framework conditions for patient education
-Legal framework (professional laws, competences, responsibilities)
-Concepts of health promotion/health education and its connection with family and patient education(Salutogenetic model according to Antonovsky, empowerment, model of behavioural change e.g. according to Prohaska and DiClemente, the terms health literacy/health promotion/prevention)
-Concepts of family, psycho- and patient education with the methods of patient education (information, training, counselling, moderation)
-Objectives of client/patient and family education (compliance, adherence, consulting, counselling)
-Phases of the education process
-Use of aids for client/patient and family education (evaluation of brochures, information materials, videos, ... using the Witten list or the SAM evaluation scheme; dealing with sources)
-Information transfer
-Prerequisites and framework conditions for successful educational processes (target group orientation, proximity/distance, challenges such as the influence of stress situations/knowledge/language/cultural barriers, ...)
-Aspects of person-centred conversation and questioning techniques
-Differences between the methods "informing","counselling" and "training" with examples (interprofessional)
-Interprofessional client/patient and family education
Fundamentals of quality and data management
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Basics of data management
-Basics and terms of quality management
-Quality assurance and development measures
-Application of digitalisation concepts in the healthcare sector on the basis of legal framework conditions
Legal bases 2
Semester:
3
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Profession-specific legal principles and laws
-Liability (criminal liability, civil liability)
-Patient rights, exemplary (patient charter, e.g. Upper Austria, adult protection law, living will law, dying will law)
-Special regulations relevant to the profession (hospital law, e.g. hospital hygiene based on §8a KAKuG, medical device law, pharmaceutical law, accommodation law, right to stay in a nursing home, ...)

Data protection and security
-Art 1 DSG: Fundamental right to data protection
-GDPR: relevant provisions
-Professional rights (right to confidentiality and data protection, explicit consent, handling of personal data, duty of confidentiality)
Midwifery-specific related sciences 1
1,5
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Acquisition of competence:

Medical English The student -reads and understands relevant English-language literature -can conduct conversations with clients and patients in English -can hold conversations with specialised personnel in English.Gender medicine The student -is aware of the gender-specific characteristics of psychological and physical components in the care, counselling and treatment of the persons entrusted to his/her care.

Courses
Gender medicine
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Basics of gender research,
-Selected aspects of gender medicine
-Diagnoses Therapies,
-gender-specific differences from the beginning of extrauterine life,
-Aspects of gender medicine e.g:
-Neonatology
-Pain,
-Digestion,
-Heart,
-neurological aspects,
-Respiratory organs,
-female sexuality,
-Women in hospital
Medical English
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-General and professionally relevant technical vocabulary relating to diagnosis, treatment and documentation in the respective process
-Definition and synonyms
-Literature search in the English-speaking world
-Reading and understanding English specialised literature
Midwifery-specific related sciences 2
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1
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Acquisition of competence:

Sexual education The student -has knowledge of the psychosexual development of women and the phases of sexual reactions in women and men and understands sexuality as an expression of a relationship. -knows about sexual disorders and sexual orientations and about the moral and ethical aspects of sexuality. -knows the basic methods of family planning and contraception and is aware of the psychosocial factors associated with abortion. -Informs the woman and her family competently, particularly with regard to sexuality, conception regulation and family planning, and can thus facilitate a personal decision;

Courses
Sexual education
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Psychosexual development of women,
-Sexuality as an expression of a relationship,
-Phases of sexual reactions in men and women,
-Sexual disorders,
-Sexual orientations,
-Sexuality Morality and ethics
-Sexually transmitted diseases,
-Sexuality and religion,
-Circumcision,
-sexually traumatised women

-Family planning and anti-conception (Psychosocial
-Aspects of contraception, means of birth control and nidation inhibition, abortion)
-Pre-conceptual consulting
-Anticonception
Midwifery-specific related sciences 3
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3
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Acquisition of competence:

Pedagogy and sociology The student -has basic knowledge of pedagogy and is particularly familiar with the principles of knowledge transfer and learning structures in adult education. -is aware of the social formative forces and framework conditions and can reflect on and, if necessary, modify structures of perception, thought, attitude and behaviour in their field of activity in a social context.Women-centred psychology The student -has knowledge of developmental psychology and the psyche of women during pregnancy and childbirth. In particular, she/he knows about the psychological conditions during pregnancy and birth. -can promote the prenatal bonding process and support the adjustment to the role of mother.Occupation-specific project work The student -can develop and deepen professionally relevant topics in a project-orientated manner. -analyses and reflects on measures and can independently develop solutions appropriate to the situation

Courses
Occupation-specific project work
Semester:
3
Type:
Seminar compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Independent, self-organised and science-oriented work in a team on a professionally relevant topic
-Training in documentation and presentation skills.
Women-centred psychology
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Introduction, basics, definition of terms
-Developmental psychology
-Psychosexual development of women, maturation process,
-Sexuality,
-Sexually traumatised women
-Gynaecological interventions and their significance for women
-Teenage pregnancies,
-Trauma-sensitive care and support from the midwife,
-Trauma-sensitive obstetrics
-Promotion of prenatal bonding,
-Familiarising yourself with the role of the pregnant woman and motherhood
Pedagogy and Sociology
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Introduction, basics and definition

Fundamentals of pedagogy,
-Concepts and goals of pedagogy
-Didactic principles and methods
-Motives and characteristics of adult learning
-Processing of topics in a teaching sequence:
Finding and narrowing down topics, planning,
Target formulation, review, implementation, reflection;

Fundamentals of sociology
-Subject areas and areas of application;
-Basic concepts of sociology such as values, social roles or identity and forms of coexistence
-Selected aspects of sociology (social inequality, social change) and sub-areas (sociology of illness and health, sociology of childhood, family and alternative family forms)
Midwifery-specific related sciences 4
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4
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Acquisition of competence:

Dietetics and nutritional science The student -Describes quantitative and qualitative aspects of nutrition -has knowledge of inorganic components of nutrition -knows about relevant forms of nutrition and diets as well as alternative forms of nutrition -Understandsthe special features of nutrition for pregnant women, women who have recently given birth and children in their first year of life -Knows the nutritional therapy concept of relevant metabolic diseases such as gestational diabetes, DM type 1 and DM type 2 -Formulates target group-specific nutritional recommendationsElective subject Professional presentation skills The student -learns and practises methods of presentation, speaking technique and develops language awarenessCompulsory elective subject Conducting conversations in complex counselling situations The student learns how to de-escalate difficult conversations -Reflects on behaviour in direct contact with patients and clientsSocial aspects of midwifery work The student -understands the basic structures, tasks and fields of activity of social work and can cooperate and collaborate within their area of competence. -can recognise psychosocial change and development processes and take and initiate appropriate measures. -Knows opportunities for midwives to work in special areas of social workTranscultural competence The student -has the knowledge, tolerance and empathy to sensitively support, advise and care for women with a migration background and their relatives in the sense of professional transculturality. -is aware of the social formative forces and framework conditions and can reflect on and, if necessary, modify structures of perception, thought, attitude and behaviour in their field of activity in a social context. -takes into account cultural and religious needs, lifestyles and values. -develops ethical values and can implement them in the professional care process.Psychology in the postpartum and breastfeeding period The student -Recognises the possible psychological changes in the postpartum period and during breastfeeding -can distinguish between the concepts of drama and trauma at this time -is aware of the special bonding aspects of this phase -knows about basic mental illnesses and abnormalities and can act accordingly.

Courses
Dietetics and nutrition
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Quantitative aspects of nutrition
-Qualitative aspects of nutrition
-Inorganic components of the diet
-Introduction of diets in the clinical setting
-Alternative diets (vegetarianism)
-Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding,
-Nutrition for pregnancy complaints
-Nutrition for high-risk pregnancies
-Nutritional therapy principles for target group-specific and other metabolic diseases
-Nutritional supplements
-Building up a baby's diet after breastfeeding in the 1st year of life (introduction to complementary foods)
Psychology in the postpartum and breastfeeding period
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Psychological aspects of the postpartum period and breastfeeding
-Types of traumatisation, differentiation between physiological changes and the concepts of drama and trauma,
-Aspects of traumatisation.
-Midwife-specific support and assistance for women traumatised during childbirth
-Consequences for mother and child - bonding aspects
-Mental illnesses in the postpartum and breastfeeding period, D-Mer (dysphoric milk donor reflex)
Social aspects of midwifery work
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Tasks of social work
-Target groups,
-Methods,
-Social work in the healthcare sector,
-Counselling services,
-Basics of social assistance,
-Opportunities for midwives to work in special areas of social work such as
-Family midwives,
-Teenage pregnancies,
-Mother counselling
-Child endangerment
-Domestic violence
-Early help
-Fathers in midwifery work
Transcultural competence
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Ethnic, cultural and religious aspects of pregnancy, birth and the puerperium,
-Family, being a woman, role models,
-Flight and migration
-Women-specific aspects of flight and migration
-Social integration and participation
-Transcultural competence,
-Self-perception, perception of others, empathy and tolerance
-Women with a migration background in obstetric care
-Language barriers in childcare,
-intercultural communication.
Compulsory elective subject Conducting conversations in complex counselling situations
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Difficulties in communication Techniques for de-escalating dialogue
-Harbingers of escalating talks
-De-escalation strategies
-Climate factors in dialogue
-Questioning techniques
Elective subject Professional Presentation Skills
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-The first impression
-Sovereignty despite stress
-Voice and speaking technique, choice of words
-discuss and argue
-Inform and present
-Motivate
Midwifery-specific related sciences 6
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1,5
Acquisition of competence:

Digitalisation in the midwifery sector The student -can use digital media within the scope of legal possibilities and can assess their risks and opportunities.Professional ethics The student -can act in accordance with the ethical principles and legal principles specific to the profession. -develops ethical values and can implement these in the professional care process. -is able to recognise mechanisms of exercising power and acting violently, to reflect on these and to govern accordingly.

Courses
Professional ethics
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Basic concepts of ethics, questions of ethics, ethical principles;
-Ethical behaviour in midwifery work;
-Ethical issues in obstetrics, e.g:
-Abruptio,
-Indication solution,
-Preimplantation genetic diagnosis,
-the premature baby,
-Anonymous birth and baby nest
-concealed and repressed pregnancy,
-Adoption
-Surrogacy
-Teenage parenthood
-Foeticide,
-Violence in obstetrics
-Exercising power at work:
-Definition of power, violence, types of violence,
-Bullying
-Approaches to avoidance
Digitalisation in the midwifery profession
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Areas of application and challenges,
-Risk-benefit analysis;
-Digital and technical competences,
-Structural challenges
-Legal framework and data protection
-Technical equipment
-Support and counselling options (online tools, online courses, etc.)
Midwifery-specific related sciences 5
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1
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Acquisition of competence:

Mental health The student -can mobilise their own resources and strategies for coping with everyday working life. -is able to use self-reflection and feedback to review and illuminate their actions and behaviour.

Courses
Mental health
Semester:
5
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Personal development of the midwife using the midwifery mission statement,
-Stress competence development,
-Problem analysis and problem solving
-Methods of self-reflection
-Components of mental hygiene
Medical reference sciences 1
2
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Acquisition of competence:

Bacteriology, virology, parasitology The student -knows the basics of bacteriology, virology and parasitology as well as the theory of infection relevant to the midwifery profession, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Genetics and embryology The student -has knowledge of the basics of human genetics and of normal human development (embryogenesis) and its malformations.

Courses
Bacteriology, virology, parasitology
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Terminology
-General infection theory (infection, types of infection
Infection, infection pathways, defence mechanisms,
immunisation)
-General microbiology (systematics of microbes,
-Properties and characteristics of the pathogens)
-Specialised microbiology
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, worms)
-Microbiological diagnostics (test material, test methods)
Genetics and Embryology
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Molecular basics of human genetics,
-Mutation,
-Chromosomes, chromosomal disorders,
-Mendelian inheritance and monogenic diseases
-Non-Mendelian inheritance
-Genetic aspects of disorders in early pregnancy
-Congenital malformations and dysmorphia syndrome,
-Genetic diagnostics and counselling,
-Prenatal diagnostics
-Prevention and therapy,
-Legal framework (national, international)
-Opportunities, visions, limits of human genetic methods;
-General embryology:
-Germ cell development,
-Basics of embryonic development (fertilisation, fertilisation, implantation, germ layers and neurulation),
-Development of the embryo and foetus,
-Multiple birth,
-General teratology,
-special embryology:
-Support and movement system,
-Heart, blood circulation and lymphatic system,
-Respiratory system,
-Digestive system,
-Urogenital system,
-Head, neck,
-Nervous system,
-Sensory organs,
-Skin,
-Body cavities and diaphragm
Midwifery 4
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3
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Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics 4 The student -has knowledge of deviations and understands the resulting actions at birth. -has knowledge of irregularities and understands the resulting interventions and emergency measures by the midwife. -has advanced knowledge of regular, abnormal and irregular cardiotocography patterns, can interpret them and initiate or carry out interventions appropriate to the situation. -knows about possible deviations and irregularities in the pregnancy, their risks and consequences in relation to the care of the woman.Prenatal Class The student -Plans, organises and implements antenatal classes -understands the basic principles of a didactic-methodical design of antenatal classes

Courses
Obstetrics 4
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Deviations from normal birth:
-Induction of labour (missed due date/transfer),
-protracted course of labour,
-delayed and forced head birth,
-Shoulder dystocia
-Labour abnormalities,
-Soft tissue dystocia
-Attitude and posture anomalies,
-Counselling, care and nursing in special situations (multiple births, BEL, miscarriage/abortion)
-Birth in the water
-Suspicious and patholog. CTG - interpretation, consequences of action
-Return of menstruation and fertility
-Ultrasound basics
-Determination of the SS
-Cardiac activity
-Position of the child
-Placenta seat
-FW quantity
-Placental remnants, p.p. haemorrhage
-Intrapartum translabial US (arrow suture, MM width)
Prenatal Class
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Historical review
-Organisational basics for the implementation of antenatal classes
-Basics of didactic-pedagogical and social-communicative competences for the organisation of antenatal classes:
-Evidence-based and target group-appropriate selection and preparation of theoretical content, target group-appropriate use of physical exercises and body awareness, role of the partner
-Design of a course concept: Structure, objectives, content and methodological preparation
-Evaluation and reflection
Medical reference sciences 2
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3
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Acquisition of competence:

Paediatrics 1 -has professionally relevant knowledge of the neonatal period including post partum adaptation processes and the resulting medical measures for neonatal care and support. -Recognises adaptive diseases and infectious diseases of the newborn -Knows the check-ups included in the parent-child pass and the Austrian immunisation schedule -Knows the special features of newborn monitoring in the context of outpatient birth. -understands the nutrition and development of the newborn, the relevant metabolic processes as well as the possible disorders and diseases in this context and how to recognise and treat them. -possesses professionally relevant knowledge about and understands the problems of prematurity and the resulting medical measures for the initial care of premature babies. -Understands the algorithm for resuscitation of term and premature babies -recognises life-threatening conditions in the child and can initiate or carry out appropriate life-saving immediate measures;Pharmacology 1 The student -has knowledge of the basic principles of drug therapy and selected areas of application of active pharmaceutical ingredients. -has knowledge of selected, professionally relevant drugs and their active ingredients.Pathophysiology of obstetrics The student -knows basic pathological phenomena and their effects in the human organism, particularly with regard to pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, and has knowledge of diagnostic methods.

Courses
Paediatrics 1
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Neonatal period:
the term baby: weight, height, head circumference, percentiles (premature babies and WHO), growth retardation, Assessment criteria for maturity and vitality
-Assessment of the term baby with normal variants and relevant pathologies: e.g. skin, genitals, congestive cyanosis, lingual frenulum, umbilicus
-Problems of transition:
Respiration, cardiac activity, SpO2 screening, transient neonatal hypoglycaemia, BG screening
-Mother-child passport
-outpatient birth
Special features, what to look out for
-Vaccinations, screening and prophylaxis
HBs immunisation, Vit D, Vit K, metabolic screening
-Nutrition of the child
Advantages of breast milk
Breast milk for term and premature babies
Weight loss, supplementary feeding, formula,
-Situation of the child at birth
Adaptation processes after birth Care of the child after birth, resuscitation of the term baby (theory), resuscitation of the premature baby (theory)
-Physiological principles of umbilical cord care - incl Concord birth trolley
-Circulatory stimulation, resuscitation algorithm and resuscitation with practice
-Premature babies
Ethical issues, causes, special features, limits of viability, prognosis
-Diseases of adaptation:
Rhesus incompatibility, icterus, hyperbilirubinaemia Differential diagnosis of icterus
-Infectious diseases, EOS screening, umbilical diseases and skin anomalies,
-Perinatal trauma and diseases:
Trauma, congenital malformations
Oxygen deficiency diseases, asphyxia, adaptation disorders disorders
Pathophysiology of obstetrics
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Biochemical and biophysical aspects of pathophysiology
-Functional disorders of the cardiovascular system during pregnancy, labour and delivery
-Mothers with congenital heart disease: Hypertensive diseases
-Kidney and urinary system and their special features during pregnancy, labour and delivery
RR, oedema, protein
-Pathophysiology and diseases of the circulatory system in pregnant women, women in labour and women who have recently given birth:in case of 02 deficiency, blood loss, Circulation stabilisation
-Endocrinology and metabolism during pregnancy, labour and delivery
Blood sugar regulation during pregnancy, labour and postpartum ,
Insulin, diabetes
-Functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract during pregnancy, labour and delivery, including liver diseases (intrahepatic cholestasis)
-Pneumological diseases during pregnancy, birth and the puerperium
-Haematological diseases during pregnancy, birth and postpartum (anaemia, ...)
Pharmacology 1
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Introduction
Definition of medicinal products, legal basis,
Storage/handling of medicines, dosage forms,
-Biochemical and biophysical aspects of pharmacology
-Pharmacology:
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Life phases and lifestyle (age, body fat percentage, medical conditions, pregnancy)
-Gynaecologicals
Medicinal products in obstetrics, medicinal products for vaginal infections,
Contraceptives (incl. "morning after pill")
-Infusion therapy
-Compatibilities
-Medicinal products with an effect on the endocrine system
-Antidiabetics (type 1 diabetes; focus on type 2 and gestational diabetes)
-Drugs with an effect on the thyroid gland, corticosteroids
-Familiarisation with the database for medicines and food supplements
Medical reference sciences 6
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Acquisition of competence:

Gynaecology 2: The student -Can name benign and malignant changes in the area of gynaecological diseases -Understands the development and treatment of different forms of incontinence -Knows reconstructive and plastic surgery procedures in gynaecology

Courses
Gynaecology 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Benign changes in
Vulva, vagina, cervix
Corpus uteri and endometrium
Tubes, ovary
Mum
-Urogynecology
Stress incontinence
Urge problem
Descensus genitalis,
Prolapse
-Malignant diseases of
Vulva, vagina, cervix
Carcinoma of the corpus, uterine sarcoma
Ovary (incl. early detection examination and preventive removal of the ovaries)
-Breast (incl. BRCA 1 and 2, preventive removal of mammary gland tissue)
-Supportive strategies for malignant diseases
-Special / reconstructive / plastic surgery procedures
Hymenal hem reconstruction
Female Genital Cutting
TBK (undone)
Correction of the labia
Vaginal rejuvenation
Medical reference sciences 5
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3,5
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Acquisition of competence:

Pathology of obstetrics 3 The student -recognises and analyses the anatomical and functional signs and circumstances of an irregular birth process and the associated risks and consequences in care. -can carry out the necessary measures in cooperation with the doctor in a situation-appropriate and multi-professional manner in the event of suspicion and occurrence of irregular and dangerous conditions for the woman or child according to medical orders. -can initiate and carry out emergency measures and provide assistance with diagnostic and therapeutic measures.Pharmacology 2 The student -has knowledge of the effect and use of medicinal products in selected areas and can use them in accordance with legal requirements. -has knowledge of selected, professionally relevant drugs and their active ingredients. -Use medicinal products in accordance with the statutory provisions;

Courses
Pathology of obstetrics 3
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
-Disproportion between birth object and birth canal
-Pelvic anomalies,
-abnormal child size,
-Presence and prolapse of small parts,
-genital tumours as a birth complication,
-Genital carcinomas,
-Maternal and foetal malformations as a birth disorder
-Abnormalities of the placenta
-Premature detachment of the placenta
-Placenta praevia
-Abnormalities of the amniotic fluid
Anhydramnios, oligohydramnios, polyhydramnios, discoloured amniotic fluid,
-Professional surgical treatment of perineal incisions and simple birth injuries on the model
Pharmacology 2
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Medicines for the cardiovascular system
-Diuretics,
-Beta blockers,
-Calcium channel blockers,
-Blood pressure therapy,
-Sympathomimetics,
-Anticoagulants,
-Lipid-lowering agents
-Medicinal products with an effect on the respiratory system
-Bronchodilators,
-Corticosteroids,
-Cromoglicate,
-Leukotriene receptor antagonists,
-Antihistamines,
-Mucolytica,
-Cough remedy
-Medicines with an effect on the central nervous system
-Analgesics (opioids, non-opioids, NSAIDs), psychotropic drugs,
-Antiepileptic drugs,
-Medicines for addiction
-Medicinal products with an effect on the gastrointestinal tract
-Drugs for dyspepsia and reflux (antacids, PPI, H2 antagonists),
-Antidiarrhoeals,
-Medicines for chronic inflammatory bowel diseases,
-Laxative
-Antiemetics
-Anti-infectives
-Antibiotic administration Focus on pregnancy
-Antifungals,
-antiviral drugs (HIV),
-Cytostatics and immunomodulators
-especially pregnant women with MS,
-chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
-Vaccinations
Austrian immunisation schedule; vaccinations during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Medical reference sciences 4
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2
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Acquisition of competence:

Pathology of obstetrics 1 The student knows about and recognises possible deviations and irregularities during pregnancy and birth, their risks and consequences in relation to the woman's care. Can look after pregnant women and women giving birth in collaboration with doctors if irregularities are suspected or occur Can apply activities in the event of imminent dangerPaediatrics 3 The student has knowledge of the typical paediatric diseases and the most important infectious diseases in infancy and childhood, their symptoms and their effects on pregnant women, unborn babies, newborns and infants.

Courses
Paediatrics 3
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Special diseases in newborns and infants
Variations in sexual characteristics
Vaccinations and prophylaxis for newborns and infants, immunisation schedule
Typical paediatric diseases and effects on pregnant women, women in labour, women who have recently given birth, unborn babies, newborns and children, e.g:
Measles, varicella, rubella, exanthema subitum, erythema infectiosum, parotitis epidemica, mononucleosis infectiosa, scarlatina, diphtheria, pseudocroup, poliomyelitis, pertussis, ...
Infectious diseases of the mother and their effects on the newborn and the infant (postpartum and breastfeeding period), e.g:
HIV, hepatitis A, B, C, tuberculosis, ...
Pathology of obstetrics 2
Semester:
4
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Prematurity,
Risk gravity,
-Multiple pregnancy,
Intrauterine growth retardation,
Missed deadline,
Effects of malformations of the maternal reproductive organs on pregnancy and birth
Activities in the event of imminent danger
Pelvic presentation, transverse and oblique position
Pathology of labour,
Abnormal birth mechanism.
Midwifery 5
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1,5
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Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics 5 The student -can carry out an occupation-specific anamnesis and continuous needs and requirements assessment, make a diagnosis and knows occupation-specific treatment and care goals, -has sound knowledge of deviations during pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period and can initiate and/or implement interventions and emergency measures appropriate to the situation if irregularities are suspected or occur. -can assist with medical-diagnostic-therapeutic measures. -has extended knowledge of regular, deviating and irregular cardiotocography patterns, can analyse and interpret them and initiate and/or carry out the resulting interventions. -can carry out the care, counselling and nursing of pregnant women, women in labour and women who have recently given birth, as well as the care of the newborn and the provision of assistance during childbirth, independently and in a process-oriented manner in the extramural area. -can act in accordance with the legal and ethical principles and foundations specific to the profession and is aware of his/her own responsibility for his/her actions and inactions. -can represent their own decisions responsibly to the outside world. -can interrelate the acquired practical skills and abilities as well as job-specific and medical-theoretical knowledge and provide holistic care for women and children under supervision. -can realistically assess their own abilities with regard to technical, organisational, coordinating and administrative professional requirements.

Courses
Obstetrics 5
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Care before, during and after birth for pre-eclampsia, HELLP and diabetes
-Emergencies in obstetrics - initial measures by the midwife and assisting activities in the further course
-Midwifery for operative births
-Illnesses and irregularities in the postpartum period
-CTG training
-The criminal liability of midwives and professionally relevant criminal offences (bodily injury, failure to render assistance, ...)
-Selected civil liability of the midwife (negligence, negligence in admitting or taking over, organisational negligence)
-Patient advocate, expert witness
-Case studies with liability law problems
Medical reference sciences 3
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5
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Acquisition of competence:

Pathology of obstetrics 1 The student -has knowledge of abnormalities, irregularities and pathologies in early pregnancy as well as abnormalities of the egg membrane, umbilical cord, placenta and amniotic fluid. -Knows possible diseases and infections during pregnancy and their diagnosis and treatment.Paediatrics 2 The student -knows different forms of nutrition for newborns and infants and can give parents appropriate advice. -knows about the metabolism of newborns and infants and can assess failure to thrive. -knows about the specifics of death and dying in infancy.Analgesia, anaesthesia, resuscitation The student -has knowledge of the indication and use of the most important analgesic and anaesthetic drugs in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (breastfeeding period), -initiates emergency measures and assists in resuscitating the woman. -recognises life-threatening conditions and can initiate or carry out appropriate life-saving immediate measures;Gynaecology 1 The student -has knowledge of the development, anatomy and physiology of the female sexual organs and their disorders. -Recognises malformations of the female reproductive organs -Knows gynaecological examination methods -knows the causes of infertility and their treatment options.Prenatal medicine and prenatal counselling The student -has knowledge of the possibilities and areas of application of prenatal medicine and respects the decisions of the women entrusted to her care. -is aware of the importance of professional prenatal counselling for women/couples in special situations and knows the associated ethical aspects -Knows possibilities of support in prenatal counselling (informed decision-making)

Courses
Analgesia, anaesthesia, resuscitation
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Analgesic, anaesthetic medication and special pain therapy in pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium,
-Indications and contraindications,
-Mechanism of action,
-Emergency measures and resuscitation of the woman
Gynaecology 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Anatomy and topography of the sexual organs,
-Developmental periods of the female sexual organs (incl. deviations: e.g. in Turner syndrome, hermaphroditism, ...)
-Development of the female breast,
-Cycle and cycle disorders
-Premenstrual syndrome
-Rape
-Malformations of the female genital organs (e.g. vaginal atresia, double malformations of the genital organs, ...)
-gynaecological examination (PAP, HPV)
-Physiology and pathology of human reproduction,
-Sterility and infertility (clarification, hormone status, ...)
Paediatrics 2
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Nutrition of the newborn and infant:
-Breastfeeding
-Breast milk as a therapy
-Supplementary feeding,
-Formula nutrition
-Special food
-Feeding the infant in special situations
(dystrophy, macrosomia, diabetes mellitus of the mother, ...),
-Satiety, insufficient satiety and vomiting,
-infants with low suckling capacity and measures (premature births,
Children with malformations and after operations,...),
-Recognition and causes of nutritional and
Failure to thrive in infants,
-Metabolic diseases (early detection, obesity,
disorders in sugar metabolism, disorders in amino acid metabolism, hormonal disorders)
-Death in the neonatal and infant period
(SIDS, comfort care, palliative care, infantile prognosis in newborns, death of a multiple birth infant)
Pathology of obstetrics 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Disorders in early pregnancy
-Abnormalities of the placenta, the membranes and the amniotic fluid,
-Early and late gestosis,
-Diseases during pregnancy,
-Infections during pregnancy,
-Vaccinations during pregnancy,
-Fetomaternal blood group incompatibility
Prenatal medicine and prenatal counselling
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Prenatal examinations: First trimester screening, pre-eclampsia screening, organ screening, cardiac ultrasound, Doppler and discussion of the information and consequences)
-Fetal therapy (conservative and surgical, including all interventions)
-Abortions and foeticide
-Underlying maternal diseases and their effects on the foetus
-Counselling before and after prenatal diagnostics - Psychosocial support (ZOE, ...)
Midwifery 6
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2,5
Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics The student -can provide care, counselling and nursing for pregnant women, women in labour and women who have recently given birth, as well as for newborns and infants, independently and in a process-oriented manner. -is able to perform an episiotomy in a professional and appropriate manner and to surgically treat perineal incisions and simple injuries to the birth canal correctly. -can apply, analyse, reflect on and evaluate the acquired knowledge in all areas of activity, has acquired a basic ethical attitude that guides their actions in medical and nursing activities. -can act in accordance with the legal principles specific to the profession and is aware of his/her own responsibility. -recognises the limits of the independent exercise of professional responsibility and, in the event of suspicion or occurrence of irregular or dangerous conditions during pregnancy, birth, the puerperium and in the newborn, immediately calls for medical assistance, can initiate emergency measures and carry out the necessary measures in cooperation with the doctor on the doctor's orders. -can analyse and evaluate measures as part of the midwifery care process and develop adequate solutions in a process-oriented manner. -can conduct informational and educational discussions professionally and establish a basis of trust with the patient and relatives, -can document the counselling or support process and analyse the results.Freelance work The student -can develop, design and implement professional activities, particularly in the case of freelance professional practice, using organisational and business management principles. -implements job-specific concepts of health promotion and prevention in a targeted manner -works according to professional, economic and ecological principles

Courses
Freelancing
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Evidence-based support and care for women during pregnancy, labour and postpartum (outpatient birth, early discharge) at home,
-Care and nursing of the newborn in the home environment
-Precautionary measures
-Profession-specific concepts of health promotion and prevention e.g. teenage pregnancies, family midwife, "healthy community", the midwife in maternity counselling, early help...)
-Organisational and business management principles of freelancing
-Insurance and liability aspects
-Basics and terms of quality management
-The concept of quality in services, in medicine and from the patient's perspective;
-Introduction of a quality management system in professional practice
Obstetrics 6
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Birth of a miscarried, dead or sick child - influence on the birth process and the care of the miscarried or sick child,
-Initial measures for orphaned mothers, taking into account the grieving process
-Support and counselling for parents of miscarried, dead or sick children
-Midwifery care for mental impairments
-Illnesses and irregularities in the postpartum period 2
-Posture and attitude anomalies
-CTG training
Midwifery 3
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4
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Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics 3 and professional knowledge The student -knows about special further counselling content in prenatal care and understands the counselling, support and care for special pregnancies and can carry this out in a process-oriented manner. -is familiar with the regular clinical course of pregnancy, labour, postpartum and breastfeeding and acquires introductory knowledge of deviations and irregularities. -has the necessary knowledge of the occupational profile and legal knowledge and recognises the limits of independent professional practice and can establish the reference to the relevant legal regulations. -documents the counselling or support process and can analyse and evaluate the results -can act in accordance with profession-specific legal principles. -Contributes to the further development of the midwifery professionHealth promotion and prenatal care The student -has knowledge of and understands the health of the individual and its influencing factors, as well as the importance of occupational health promotion and prevention for society. -can provide information about the course of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding. -can advise on health-promoting and preventive behaviour during pregnancy, the postpartum period and while breastfeeding. -has methodological knowledge in professional counselling in the course of practising the midwifery profession in compliance with ethical and legal boundaries. -identifies special situations and adapts measures and counselling content accordingly. -can respond to the psychosocial environment of the pregnant woman and, if necessary, provide information about support options. -is aware of the importance of interprofessional collaboration in the field of health promotion, prevention and disease prevention -implements job-specific concepts of health promotion and prevention in a targeted manner -recognises psychosocial change and development processes and can implement and initiate appropriate measuresPelvic Floor Gymnastics The student -knows the principles of postnatal recovery, -can name the anatomical and physiological prerequisites -can plan, organise and implement courses for postnatal recovery and pelvic floor activation.Evidence based Midwifery The student -Contributes to the further development of obstetric care based on evidence-based findings -Integrates the best current scientific evidence into daily practice -develops an understanding of the process and is able to apply and write down the midwifery care process. -learns to carry out midwifery work in accordance with professional and scientific knowledge and experience -fulfils the requirements of lifelong learning and the obligation to undergo further training with regard to continuous adaptation to medical and scientific findings in order to guarantee the quality of professional practice;

Courses
Evidence Based Midwifery
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Further development of obstetric care based on evidence-based findings
-Integration of the best current scientific evidence into daily practice
-Clinical decision-making situations
-Midwifery care process:
-Relationship building
-Occupation-specific diagnosis
-Decision / planning on further action
-Implementation (support, care, monitoring, intervention, ...)
-Documentation
-Evaluation
Obstetrics 3 and Professional Studies
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Postures and positions during labour (including water birth),
-professional and needs-based performance of the episiotomy,
-Pain in obstetrics and pain relief,
-Regular and irregular postnatal period,
-Care of the woman in labour (intra- and extramural)
-Care for illnesses and complications during pregnancy (pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome, diabetes mellitus, imminent premature birth)
-Documentation in midwifery,
-Choice of place of birth and risk assessment
-Recognising and interpreting suspicious and pathological heart rate patterns in children
-Occupational profile and development of the profession in national and international comparison
-Legal basis of the profession and training Midwives Act, Midwives - AV, FG.
-Job profile and fields of activity
-Regional, national and international interest groups
-Overlaps and demarcations with other professional groups
Health promotion and prenatal care
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Prevention and health promotion by midwives:
-Evidence-based pre-pregnancy screening and counselling (health-promoting and preventive behaviour) - Lifestyle
-Nutrition, exercise, addictive substances, preparation for birth/postpartum, protection against infections
-Medical history
-Selected fields of midwifery work in health promotion and profession-specific networking (e.g. early help, PVZ, midwives in schools, "Cocoon", ...),
-Alternative family concepts
-The psychosocial environment of the pregnant woman and, if necessary, information about support options in this regard.
-Aspects of quality assurance in prevention/counselling
-Legal bases (areas and limits (of counselling work) of the midwife)
-Basic methodological knowledge of counselling skills
-Counselling concepts: sustainable counselling approaches, resource orientation, empowerment, shared decision making, telemedicine, ...
Pelvic Floor Gymnastics
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Stimulation of bodily functions (bladder, bowel, circulation, respiration),
-Treatment goals in the early week bed, treatment goals in the late week bed,
-Contraindications to postpartum gymnastics,
-Effect of pelvic floor training on incontinence and sexuality,
-Development, organisation and implementation of postnatal gymnastics courses.
Health sciences 1
8,5
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Acquisition of competence:

General anatomy and physiology The student -knows the morphological and functional relationships of the healthy body. -is familiar with medical terminology. -has basic knowledge of the development and structure of the human organism. -knows the basics of physiology. -explains the function of organ systems and their interaction.General pathology The student -has knowledge about the development of diseases. -knows about the causes and effects of deviating cell and tissue structures and functions in the organism.Hygiene The student -knows standards of hygiene, infection prevention and epidemiology and derive prophylactic measures from these. -takes hygiene requirements into account and recognises the importance of hygiene in the healthcare sector. - Health promotion and prevention in the healthcare professions The student -explains the basic concepts of health promotion, resilience, health competence, health literacy and prevention within and outside its own division. -describes the importance of health-promoting measures both for themselves personally and for their clients/patients. -knows the basic principle of primary care in Austria and its tasks in connection with public health and health promotion.Emergency management The student -recognises life-threatening conditions and provides the appropriate first aid. -creates the basic monitoring and interprets these basic values. -Carries out initial measures in airway management.Legal bases 1 and healthcare The student -knows the job profiles and areas of expertise of the healthcare professions in Austria. -recognises the limits of independent professional practice and makes reference to the relevant legal regulations. -knows the organisational structures and political spheres of influence of the Austrian healthcare system as well as the basic principles of hospital management. - Digitisation The student -can explain selected basic terms from the field of digitalisation in healthcare -can explain selected information systems in the healthcare sector

Courses
General Anatomy and Physiology
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
4
Contents:
-Basics of anatomy and physiology including terminology
-Fundamentals of biochemistry and biophysics
-Biology of the cell, tissue types incl. functions
-Respiratory system
-Cardiovascular system
-Digestive system and metabolism
-Kidneys and urinary tract
-Skeletal system and musculoskeletal system
-Reproductive system incl. reproductive organs
-Nervous and endocrine system
-Skin and sensory organs
-Blood, immune system and lymphatic organs
General pathology
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Definition, basics and tasks of pathology
-Pathogenesis and pathophysiology of diseases
-Epidemiology and prevention of diseases
-Cell growth and differentiation
-Cell and tissue damage
-Inflammatory pathology
-Immunopathology
-Basic concepts of genetics and heredity
-Systemic pathology
Digitalisation in the healthcare sector
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Definition of digitalisation in the healthcare context
-eHealth - definition of terms and areas of application (e.g. health telematics, telemedicine ...)
-Digital interfaces in healthcare facilities (e.g. HIS, LIS, RIS2, SAP, ...)
-Current applications
Health promotion and prevention in healthcare professions
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Basics and definitions of terms
-Examples from practice (good practice)
-Importance of health promotion and prevention for healthcare professionals, for clients/patients, for the healthcare system and for the economy.
-International and national developments in health promotion and health policy (nutrition, exercise, substance abuse such as alcohol, nicotine, drugs, ...)
-Age and gender aspects and forms of communication in health promotion
Hygiene
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Rough concept for hospital hygiene
-Basic concepts of epidemiology/pathogen types/infectiology/disinfection/sterilisation
-Waste disposal in hospitals
-Hand hygiene and personal hygiene
-Immunisation
-Healthcare associated infections
Emergency management
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Basic Life Support (BLS) based on the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) Guidelines 2021
-Aspiration events/bolus events - with special attention to the management of the airway
-Paediatric emergencies
-ABCDE scheme
-Customer Relationship Management (CRM) guidelines
-Basic monitoring
-Alerting the cardiac alarm team or MET team (algorithm)
-Sim training with feedback (see CAS model)
-Practical exercises in small groups
-Reflection models/methods after stressful events
Legal bases 1 and healthcare
Semester:
1
Type:
Lecture compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Job profiles and areas of expertise in the healthcare sector
-Pharmacist: Pharmacy Act
-Physician: Medical Act
-Higher medical-technical service: Medical-Technical Services Act (biomedical analyst, dietician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, orthoptist, physiotherapist, radiological technologist)
-Healthcare and Nursing: Healthcare and Nursing Act (Higher Service for Healthcare and Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant)
-Midwife: Midwifery Act
-Cardiotechnician: Cardiotechnician Act
-Masseur: Medical Masseur and Therapeutic Massage Act
-Medical assistant professions: Medical Assistance Professions Act (disinfection assistant, plaster assistant, laboratory assistant, autopsy assistant, surgical assistant, ordination assistant, X-ray assistant, training therapist (sports scientist), new: surgical assistant)
-Music therapist: Music Therapy Act
-Psychologist: Psychology law
-Psychotherapist: Psychotherapy Act
-Rescue and ambulance service: Paramedics Act
-Dentist, dental assistant and prophylaxis assistant: Dentists Act

Austrian healthcare system and basic principles of hospital management
-Organisation of authorities and distribution of tasks in Austria:
relationship between federal government - provinces - district administration - social insurance
-Health structure plan
-Austrian social security system: health, accident and pension insurance
-Excursus:
-Tax-financed model, e.g. Great Britain, NHS or private insurance system, e.g. USA - "Obamacare"
-Fundamentals and models of hospital financing: LKF model and DRG model
-Operational and strategic controlling Key figures: Case numbers, bed utilisation, patient flows, recording of services, ...
Midwifery 2
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3
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Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics 2 The student -has knowledge of basic counselling content in prenatal care, -knows the necessary processes and measures in the care of the woman in the labour and delivery period, including perineal protection and the development of the child as well as the management of the postnatal period. -understands the nomenclature, application and interpretation of cardiotocography and can monitor and interpret the child's intrauterine well-being. -Recognises the physiological changes in the early and late postnatal period -Knows the care measures for mother and child in the premature infant bedBreastfeeding and infant nutrition 2 The student -has knowledge of deviations and irregularities during the breastfeeding period. -has knowledge of breastfeeding management in special situations and can transfer and apply this knowledge to the care and counselling process. -can look after, care for and advise women and children with special breastfeeding situations in accordance with professional and scientific knowledge and experienceNewborns in the midwife's field of activity 2 The student -knows and understands the development of the child in the first year of life -knows the principles and care measures for sick newborns and infants, premature babies, children with malformations or birth injuries, -is aware of the special features and preventive aspects of sudden infant death syndrome -Recognises signs of child neglect and abuse, can initiate further interventions to safeguard the child's welfare

Courses
Obstetrics 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Basics of counselling pregnant women, birth mechanics, care of the woman during the birth process, management of the exit phase, perineal protection and development of the child, physiology and management of the placental period,
-Physiological changes in the early and late puerperium,
-Care, counselling and nursing of the new mother in the early postnatal bed,
-Monitoring the child's intrauterine well-being, including interpreting and recognising deviations (CTG, Dopton, Pinard, nomenclature)
Newborns in the midwife's field of activity 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Development of the child in the 1st year of life:
-Nutrition of the newborn and infant:
-Care of sick infants
-Care of children with malformations or birth injuries,
-Sudden infant death syndrome,
-Premature birth care,
-Neglect, abuse,
-Adoption
Breastfeeding and infant nutrition 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Protective and preventive effects of breastfeeding
-Breastfeeding in special situations:
Premature babies, LKG clefts, multiples, breastfeeding strike, induced lactation (adoptive breastfeeding), tandem breastfeeding, weaning (weaning)
-Breastfeeding if the mother is ill (GDM/diabetes type 1/2, infectious diseases)
-Breastfeeding contraindications
-Alternative forms of infant nutrition and alternative forms of nutrition for breastfeeding women
-Breast milk banks
-Counselling strategies
-Advertising
Midwifery 1
5
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Acquisition of competence:

Obstetrics 1 The student -has knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive organs -understands the physiology of sexual reproduction and the intrauterine development of the child and the placenta -knows the regular clinical course of pregnancy, birth, postpartum and breastfeeding and the physiological symptoms of pregnancy, as well as the examinations prescribed in the mother-child pass and their intervals. -understands the physiology of birth -knows how to care for the woman in the different phases of labour -knows the basic principles of monitoring the foetus with CTG and -is aware of the physiological changes in the early postnatal period and the care of the woman in the early postnatal periodNewborns in the midwife's field of activity 1 The student -can perform the initial care and nursing of the newborn, -recognises malformations and birth injuries and -can support and care for the labouring mother/family.Breastfeeding and infant nutrition 1 The student -has knowledge of the anatomy of the breast and the physiology of breastfeeding as well as the composition of breast milk. -has knowledge of special breastfeeding situations and is able to position newborns correctly. -can look after, care for and advise women during the breastfeeding period, recognises deviations and irregularities during the breastfeeding period and can adequately adapt measures accordingly.Basic care knowledge The student -has knowledge of general and job-specific skills in the care, support and counselling of women in theory and practice. -has knowledge of obstetric instruments and devices, their handling and use. -is informed about the Medical Devices Act. -can advise, care for and support women after obstetric and gynaecological operations.

Courses
Basic care knowledge
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Basics of the understanding of care
-Professional nursing care
-Organisation of care (structures, processes)
-Nursing science (nursing theories, nursing models)
-Life phases
-Care as interaction
-Basic care measures (perception and observation, mobilisation, positioning and sleep, communication, personal hygiene, prophylaxis, nutrition, excretion)
-Medication management
-Pain management
-Nursing techniques (injections, blood sampling)
-Medical Devices Act and the operation of medical devices
-Device passport,
-Instruments and equipment for pregnancy monitoring
-Cardiotocography,
-Instruments and accessories for the birth
-Instruments and devices for neonatal care,
-Devices for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes
-Resuscitation and monitoring devices
-Instruments for gynaecological examination,
-Gynaecological examination,
-Handling of test material,
-Care for special gynaecological diseases,
-Knowledge of possible obstetric and gynaecological surgical therapies,
-Pre- and post-operative care for women undergoing obstetric and gynaecological operations,
-Special post-operative measures
-Basic concepts of laboratory diagnostics
Obstetrics 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Female genital organs, pelvic floor, connective tissue and ligaments,
-Intrauterine development (fertilisation, implantation, development of placenta and child),
-Determination of pregnancy,
-Physiology of pregnancy, anamnesis and examination of the pregnant woman,
-Mother-Child-Pass examinations,
-Pregnancy symptoms in the healthy pregnant woman,
-Regular birth: labour physiology, stages of birth, birth process and mechanics,
-Care of the woman in the different phases (labour, expulsion, postpartum),
-Introduction to monitoring the child's well-being, care of the family post partum,
-Physiology of the preterm bed
-Care in the premature baby bed
-Intramural postnatal care
Newborns in the midwife's field of activity 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Initial care of the newborn
-Detection of malformations and birth injuries
-Bonding
-Care and observation of the newborn
-Screening methods and prophylactic measures
-Care for neonatal jaundice
-Hygiene in the intramural and extramural area in connection with the care of newborns
Breastfeeding and infant nutrition 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-WHO Code, international/national breastfeeding recommendations
-Anatomy and physiology of human lactation - Lactogenesis I, II, III
-Composition of breast milk
-Breastfeeding management: intuitive breastfeeding, sucking process, breastfeeding positions, breastfeeding encouragement, breast massage, amount to drink
-Breastfeeding difficulties: Nipple problems, measures for lots and little milk, pump management,
-Breast disease during breastfeeding
-Breastfeeding aids
-Introduction to alternative diets
Module Sozialkommunikative und Selbstkompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Interprofessionalism 2
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2,5
Acquisition of competence:

The student -conducts research into relevant legal principles and synthesises professional action strategies with current health and socio-political developments. -assesses the effects and consequences of actions in the professional and personal environment with regard to ecological and economic aspects based on scientific findings. -selects a professional demeanour (with his/her understanding of the profession), takes reflective responsibility with regard to his/her own profession-specific actions and represents his/her own professional group internally and externally. -develops problem-solving strategies for job-specific requirements. -derives communicative and organisational skills that are necessary for coping with complex interdisciplinary tasks or designs communication for complex tasks in an interprofessional structure (incl. problem-solving strategies).

Courses
Applied interprofessional collaboration 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Interprofessional communication
-Functioning as a team
-Roles and responsibilities
-Joint decision-making
-Conflict resolution and continuous quality improvement in practical implementation (case processing ...)
Basis of interprofessional collaboration 2
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Definition of role model in the interprofessional team
-Presentation of different professions through role models
-Role models present innovative examples from a practical and/or international context.
-Effective communication in the sense of professional, appropriate to the target group, appropriate to the situation and empathetic
Entrepreneurship
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Extramural focus
-Development, organisation and implementation of professional activities, particularly in the case of extramural professional practice, using organisational and business management principles
Future Health
Semester:
6
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
Dealing with current health policy and/or sector-specific topics and developments
Interprofessionalism 1
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2
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Acquisition of competence:

The student -applies technologies in the healthcare sector, taking into account a critical analysis. -recognises the responsibility of other healthcare and other professions and works in a multi-professional team. -analyses the public impact of one's own behaviour in everyday professional life. -develops health literacy, i.e. the ability to find, understand, evaluate and apply health information in order to make appropriate health decisions in everyday life. -transfers own decisions responsibly to the outside world. -possesses social-communicative and self-competences, in particular the ability to communicate, criticise and deal with conflict, as well as empathy, frustration tolerance, role distance, self-determination and self-reflection. -recognises a professional self-image for the practice of the profession and the ability to actively shape and participate in everyday professional life.

Courses
Applied Interprofessional Cooperation 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Deepening the topic of interprofessionalism
-Effectiveness of the healthcare professions in the public eye
-Best practice example of interprofessional casework
-Workshops on various interprofessional case studies
Basis Interprofessional Cooperation 1
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Explanation of terms (mono-, multi- and interprofessionalism with all dimensions and gradations)
-In-depth examination of the job profiles
-Status of healthcare professions in the public/society and opportunities to exert influence
-Best practice example of interprofessional casework
Compulsory elective subject 1 Personal competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Positive, goal-orientated and productive thinking and action - Constructive lifestyle (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
-Consideration and acceptance of the individuality of people and groups in interactions - Knowledge of human nature (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
Compulsory elective subject 10 Implementation skills II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Willingness to define own professional interests and to derive points of view as well as negotiation goals and limits - Negotiation skills
-Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Planning own and external activities - both interprofessional and patient/client-centred;
Compulsory elective subject 11 Leadership skills I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
-Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Self and external motivation - motivational capacity - (resilience factor self-efficacy)
-Argumentative persuasion in conversations, interactions and communicative disputes - Persuasiveness / argumentation skills
Compulsory elective subject 12 Leadership skills II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
-Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria - decision-making competence
-Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
-Recognising, accepting and resolving conflicts and seeing them as an opportunity for change - conflict competence
Compulsory elective subject 2 Personal competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Positive, goal-orientated and productive thinking and action - Constructive lifestyle (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Importance of aspects of learning psychology in terms of successful and efficient learning - learning competence
-Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Efficient and effective dialogue/interaction design (result- and goal-oriented, suitable means) - Moderation skills
Compulsory elective subject 3 Social competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Conscious perception of body language and paraverbal signals in oneself and others - Non-verbal sensitivity
-Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
-Self-motivation and motivation from others - Motivational ability
-Establishment, maintenance and targeted utilisation of contacts and contact networks (relationship management / relationship maintenance) - Networking competence - Relationship management (resilience - network orientation)
-Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
Compulsory elective subject 4 Social competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Consideration and acceptance of thoughts, feelings and the world view of others - Empathy (resilience factor - network orientation)
-Consideration and acceptance of the individuality of people and groups in interactions - Knowledge of human nature (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Appreciative and appropriate behaviour in one's own and foreign cultural context - Intra-/intercultural competence (resilience factor - responsibility)
-Recognising, accepting and resolving conflicts and seeing them as an opportunity for change - conflict competence
Compulsory elective subject 5 Communicative competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Defining and articulating your own interests - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Deriving standpoints and negotiation goals and limits from your own interests - Negotiation skills
-Constructive and goal-orientated design of interactions - Moderation skills
-Presenting things / people to a target group, depending on the objective and interest - presentation skills
Compulsory elective subject 6 Communicative competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Perception as a person with own strengths and weaknesses - Self-marketing skills (resilience factor - self-efficacy)
-Argumentative persuasion in conversations, interactions and communicative disputes - Persuasiveness / argumentation skills
-Appreciative and appropriate constructive criticism behaviour - Critical competence (resilience - taking personal responsibility, leaving the role of victim)
Compulsory elective subject 7 Mental competence I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Self and external motivation - motivational capacity (resilience factor self-efficacy)
-Awareness of own feelings and needs and willingness to accept them - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Interest in using own feelings in a goal- and solution-orientated way - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Focus your own thinking on opportunities, goals and positive aspects - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
Compulsory elective subject 8 Mental competence II
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Awareness of your own feelings and needs and willingnes to accept them - (resilience factor: personal responsibility)
-Interest in using own feelings in a goal- and solution-orientated way - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Focus your own thinking on opportunities, goals and positive aspects - (resilience factor: personal responsibility)
-Acceptance of the impact of one's own thoughts and actions on the professional environment - systemic thinking
-Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria
Compulsory elective subject 9 Implementation skills I
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
0,5
Contents:
-Importance of aspects of learning psychology in terms of successful and efficient learning - learning competence
-Planning and controlling your own time management - (resilience factor personal responsibility)
-Decision-making by weighing up and comparing alternative courses of action according to objective criteria - decision-making competence
-Presenting decisions to a target group, depending on the objective and interest - Presentation skills
Communication
1
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-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student -recognises different types of behaviour and reflects on them in a professional context. -can communicate appropriately with her counterpart. -designs and reflects on communicative and interactive processes in heterogeneous, diverse and interprofessional groups. -interprets and reflects on what has been learnt, describes it to an appropriate extent and applies or accepts feedback and feed-forward concretely and actively. -can independently reflect on professional actions and explain them to others in an understandable and precise manner.

Courses
Communication, Diversity and Ethics
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Communication theories
-4 Theoretical models (sender-receiver model, Watzlawick, Schultz von Thun, ...)
-Verbal/non-verbal communication
-Conversation techniques
-Self-perception and perception of others

Communication
-Apply dialogue techniques
-Successful/unsuccessful communication
-Self-perception and perception of others
-Principles of targeted dialogue Diversity
-Definition, dimensions (age, gender, abilities, ...), implications for studies and career

Ethics
-Basic concepts
-Goals and tasks
-Classical ethical theories
-Normative and descriptive ethics
-Deontological and teleological theories of ethics
-Applied ethics in healthcare
-Principles of ethics (autonomy, non-harm, care, justice)
Module Wissenschaftliche Kompetenzen
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Introduction to Scientific Work 1
1
-
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student -explains selected terms, concepts and principles in the context of science and research (e.g. evidence, evidence hierarchy, research paradigms, ...). -differentiates between selected types of literature on the basis of their characteristics and categorises them according to the corresponding research methodology and evidence. -distinguishes between systematic and unsystematic searches and selects suitable resources and search terms according to the project. -is aware of the need for an ethical, moral and responsible attitude and uses an example to explain how this can be realised in scientific work. -obtains the information and documents relevant to the realisation of academic work from the electronic resources provided by the institution. -can explain the process of evidence-based practice -can explain the possible applications and potential of artificial intelligence in scientific work. -can consider the risks and legal framework conditions when using artificial intelligence in scientific work.

Courses
Introduction to Scientific Work
Semester:
1
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Terminology and concepts from science and research
-Types of scientific texts and their structure, characteristics and hierarchy of evidence
-Literature sources (FH databases, PubMed, Google Scholar, Science Direct, ...), search engines and their basic functions, familiarising yourself with the PICO scheme, defining search terms, recording synonyms, ...
-Ethics in research (plagiarism, unethical authorship, data manipulation, animal testing, anonymisation, chat GPT, ...), research process
-Guides, document templates, electronic offer of the UAS (Moodle, databases)
-Definition and benefits of EBP, steps of the EBP process
-Basics and possible applications of artificial intelligence in scientific work
-Risks and legal framework conditions for the use of artificial intelligence in scientific work
Introduction to scientific work 2
-
2
-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student -explains selected terms, concepts and principles in the context of science and research (e.g. evidence, evidence hierarchy, research paradigms, ...). -differentiates between selected types of literature on the basis of their characteristics and categorises them according to the corresponding research methodology and evidence. -distinguishes between systematic and unsystematic searches and selects suitable resources and search terms according to the project. -is aware of the need for an ethical, moral and responsible attitude and uses an example to explain how this can be realised in scientific work. -obtains the information and documents relevant to the realisation of academic work from the electronic resources provided by the institution. -can explain the process of evidence-based practice. -can explain the possible applications and potential of artificial intelligence in scientific work. -can consider the risks and legal framework conditions when using artificial intelligence in scientific work.

Courses
Introduction to Scientific Work 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
-Advanced search functions of relevant sources (MeSH terms, operators, truncations), differences to the platforms with handouts, formulating PICO questions, conducting searches and analysing the search string, creating a search strategy and a flowchart, assessing the benefits (of the results) for evidence-based work in the professional group
-Quality criteria (objectivity, reliability, validity) and their effect on quality with regard to different levels (report quality, implementation quality, ...), quality criteria of journals
-Norms, standards, guidelines and directives (clarification of terms), lines of reasoning for norms, ...
-Scientific reading of English-language literature
-Definition and benefits of EBP, steps of the EBP process
-Basics and possible applications of artificial intelligence in scientific work
-Dangers and legal framework conditions when using artificial intelligence in scientific work
Research in the health sciences 1
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-
3
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student -selects relevant scientific research methods, prepares the data for answering the question(s), analyses and interprets them. -has basic knowledge of statistical test procedures and carries out descriptive data analysis using suitable software. -explains the most important components of resource planning and explains the organisational processes for conducting studies. -describes the ethical and legal standards of clinical trials. -selects and explains the required study documents according to the scientific/international specifications of different study types. -explains the methodological planning of studies on the basis of scientific standards. -selects relevant scientific research methods, applies them and prepares the collected data to answer the questions. -makes scientific findings and phenomena usable for professional and scientific development. -participates in scientific discourse and understands and processes specialised literature and research reports. -researches current scientific findings in the national and international field, in particular on evidence-based reflection, evaluation and argumentation in the health professions in a fundamental form. -formulates research-relevant questions and hypotheses from the profession-specific area.

Courses
Research Health Sciences
Semester:
3
Type:
Integrated course compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
-Qualitative and quantitative methods, mixed methods, data collection (assessments, questionnaires), processing, evaluation and interpretation
-Basic knowledge of statistical tests, carrying out descriptive statistics in SPSS/Excel
-Time, scheduling, financial and personnel resources, organisational study process (necessities, responsibilities, deadlines)
-Declaration of Helsinki, Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Devices Act, Medicinal Products Act
-Study protocol, ethics application, study registration, patient information and consent, institutional consent form, no-fault study insurance and study documents (signature page, statistical analysis plan, code plan, cover letter, CV of the principal investigator, data management plan, monitoring plan)
-Study designs, population and size, blinding and randomisation, BIAS, scientific standards
Research Health Sciences
Semester:
3
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Qualitative and quantitative methods, mixed methods, data collection (assessments, questionnaires), processing, evaluation and interpretation
-Basic knowledge of statistical tests, implementation of descriptive statistics in SPSS/Excel
-Time, scheduling, financial and personnel resources, Organisational study process (necessities, responsibilities, deadlines)
-Declaration of Helsinki, Good Scientific Practice (GSP) and Clinical Practice (GCP), Medical Devices Act, Medicinal Products Act
-Study protocol, ethics application, study registration, patient information and consent, institutional consent form, no-fault study insurance and study documents (signature page, statistical analysis plan, code plan, cover letter, CV of the principal investigator, data management plan, monitoring plan)
-Study designs, study population and study size, blinding and randomisation, BIAS, scientific standards
Research in the health sciences 2
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-
-
-
5
-
Acquisition of competence:

On the basis of the health science question, the student can -Search for and summarise literature on a specific topic. -formulate a problem and derive the objective and the research question. -plan the appropriate methodology, taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives. -formulate a corresponding outlook.

Courses
Bachelor seminar
Semester:
5
Type:
Seminar compulsory course
ECTS-points:
5
Contents:
-Summary of the results of a topic-specific literature search
-Writing a problem statement
-Definition of a goal and a question
-Planning the methodology taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives.
-Preparation of an outlook
-Writing an exposé based on the Bachelor's seminar, taking into account aspects relevant to the profession and related sciences to promote theory-practice transfer.
Research in the health sciences 3
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-
-
-
1
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student has acquired knowledge in various areas of scientific work that goes beyond the knowledge imparted in the associated courses or exercises.Ethics applications The student -takes into account the ethical requirements when conducting empirical studies. -independently completes and submits applications to an ethics committee, taking into account the respective quality criteria.Study planning The student -has advanced knowledge of different study designs in clinical research. -drafts a time, budget and resource plan for empirical work. -is planning a scientific empirical work according to international standards. -plans the implementation of measurements and interventions depending on the chosen research design.Questionnaire creation The student -uses relevant validated questionnaires in a standardised way in an empirical study. -selects suitable scale levels and formulations for specific questions. -develops a questionnaire based on a specific question and subjects it to a feasibility test. -implements an analogue and digital survey.Literature research and evaluation The student -creates a search protocol for a systematic literature search according to international standards. -carries out and documents a systematic literature search in accordance with international standards. -adapts the search syntax depending on the respective literature source. -evaluates the articles found within a systematic literature search with the help of international assessments.Inference statistics The student -carries out relevant hypothesis tests depending on the question and prerequisites. -carries out inferential statistical analyses with the help of selected software.Reading and writing scientific papers The student -identifies the general structure and logical organisation of an English-language article. -writes an English-language article in a structured and logical way, depending on the respective requirements. -recognises the specific structure of an English-language abstract. -uses various logical chains of argumentation when writing a discussion, depending on the topic. -takes into account the special features of English writing when writing articles.Qualitative research The student -draws up an interview or observation guide (according to the relevant criteria) on the basis of a question and depending on methodological requirements. -plans to conduct qualitative surveys. -takes expert information into account when conducting qualitative surveys. -analyses the data collected in a qualitative survey.Specialisation in scientific work The student -deals in depth with selected topics of scientific work -implements these findings when writing the Bachelor's thesis.

Courses
Compulsory elective subject 1 - Ethics applications
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Preparation of the required content for the creation of the synopsis and the application form
-Consideration of the respective quality criteria
-Filling out a fictitious ethics application
Compulsory elective 2 - Study planning
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Budget preparation
-Scheduling
-Resource planning
-Planning the implementation of measurement/interventions
Compulsory elective subject 3 - Questionnaire creation
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Use/compilation of validated questionnaires
-Selection of suitable scale levels/formulations for specific questions
-Reability test (only retest with Cronbach's alpha)
-Structure of questionnaires (dimensions and items)
-Standardised implementation (limits of the area of application)
-Analogue and digital survey forms (e.g. LimeSurvey)
Elective subject 4 - Literature research and evaluation
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Synthesise literature according to international standards and process the results.
-Advanced syntax development of specific questions
-Special features of the individual database (functions)
-Literature selection process (including consensus procedure)
-GRADE (ROB 2), QUADAS-2 tool
-Documentation of the search process/result
-Literature synthesis
-Preparation of results
Compulsory elective subject 5 - Inferential statistics
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Application of valid test procedures depending on the research question and prerequisites (e.g. normal distribution, scale level, type of variable, ...)
-Realisation in SPSS (or R)
Compulsory elective 6 - Reading and writing scientific papers
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
- Structure and logical organisation of various English-language articles
-Writing various articles in English
-Argumentation chains when writing a discussion
-Special features of English writing
Compulsory elective subject 7 - Qualitative research
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
-Evaluation of a qualitative content analysis (inductive and deductive)
-expert recommendations for conducting qualitative surveys
Compulsory elective subject 8 Specialisation in scientific work
Semester:
5
Type:
Integrated course compulsory optional subject
ECTS-points:
1
Contents:
Specialisation in scientific work
Research in the health sciences 4
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-
-
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-
7
Acquisition of competence:

The student can, on the basis of their health science question -write the introduction, the theoretical background and the problem statement. -implement the appropriate methodology, taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives. -analyse and discuss the results, draw conclusions and present them in written form.

Courses
Bachelor seminar
Semester:
6
Type:
Seminar compulsory course
ECTS-points:
7
Contents:
-Writing an introduction and a theoretical background based on a topic-specific literature search
-Definition of a problem
-Derivation of a goal and a question
-Description and implementation of the methodology, taking into account norms, standards, guidelines and directives.
-Summary of the results
-Discussion of the results and drawing conclusions.
-Writing the Bachelor's thesis based on the concept of the Bachelor's seminar, taking into account aspects relevant to the profession and related sciences to promote the theory-practice transfer.
Bachelor examination
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2
Acquisition of competence:

The student -defends the Bachelor's thesis including the scientific competences -establishes cross-connections to all specialist areas of midwifery work -have acquired the technical and methodological skills required to practise the midwifery profession in accordance with Section 2 of the Midwifery Act. They have learnt to combine professional and medical knowledge as well as knowledge from other relevant disciplines with the skills and abilities acquired to carry out all areas of midwifery work. On completion of the training programme, graduates have developed a professional ethical attitude that guides their actions in a medical and social context.

Courses
Bachelor examination
Semester:
6
Type:
Final Exam compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
The student
-defends the Bachelor's thesis including the scientific competences
-establishes cross-connections to all specialist areas of midwifery work
-have acquired the technical and methodological skills required to practise the midwifery profession in accordance with Section 2 of the Midwifery Act. They have learnt to combine professional and medical knowledge as well as knowledge from other relevant disciplines with the skills and abilities acquired to carry out all areas of midwifery work. On completion of the training programme, graduates have developed a professional ethical attitude that guides their actions in a medical and social context.
Module Berufspraktikum
ECTS-points per semester
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Midwifery in Practice 1
11
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-
-
-
-
Acquisition of competence:

The student - acquires knowledge of general and job-specific nursing skills, - can carry out simple job-specific care and nursing measures for women and newborns in practice. - can carry out and document simple diagnostic procedures and gain initial experience in handling medical and technical instruments. - can establish the theory-practice transfer to some extent. - combine theory with practice - learns to assess their learning success according to their level of training through reflection and feedback. -learns skills and abilities to carry out the midwifery-specific care process in the delivery room and on the postnatal ward under the supervision and guidance of the practice supervisor in accordance with the student's level of training.

Courses
Professional placement 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
9
Contents:
General and job-specific simple diagnostic and therapeutic skills and abilities in the care and nursing of pregnant women, women in labour, women who have recently given birth and newborns, e.g:
- Implementation of basic care and support measures
-Assessment of findings based on the medical history and the mother's Child Pass,
- Vaginal examination,
- CTG and monitoring of the baby's heart rate and labour. Heart rate and labour activity,
- Active participation in the birth
- Care for women in the post-placental period and in the early postpartum period
- Support during the bonding phase and assistance with breastfeeding
- First aid and care of the newborn
- Assistance with personal hygiene and intimate care,
- Assisting with medical examinations,
- Assistance in the medical treatment of episiotomies and injuries to the birth canal,
- Introduction to the documentation,
- Introduction to the organisational processes
Skillstraining 1
Semester:
1
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
2
Contents:
Organisational information on the internship:
-Presentation of the objectives of the individual internships,
-Catalogue of activities,
-Target achievement,
-Skills acquisition in the daily routine,
-Practical guidance,
-Intermediate discussion, assessment,
-Proof of documentation of the students.

Learning through constructed practice in the training laboratory:
Simulation-based client-centred interaction
Basic care measures such as
-Mobilisation,
-Prophylaxis,
-Excretion control and single-use catheterisation,
-Vital signs check,
-Venipuncture.

Midwife-specific measures:
-Leopold's handles,
-Auscultation of the foetal frequency and correct application of the CTG,
-vaginal examination on the model.

Hygiene:
-correct personal hygiene,
-Hygienic work (e.g. correct handling of disinfectant solutions, hand hygiene, handling medical consumables...)
-sterile work (e.g. catheterisation, surgical wound care, instrumentation, ...)
-Handling and use of medical instruments.

Breastfeeding:
-Breastfeeding positions,
-correct creation,
-Use of breastfeeding aids

Newborn handling:
-Initial examination,
-Baby bath,
-Introductory care activities,
-kinaesthetic aspects,
-Blood glucose monitoring in infants
Midwifery in Pracrise 2
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21
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Acquisition of competence:

The student -can combine theory with practice and is able to check his/her own learning success through self-reflection and feedback. -gains confidence in the basic skills and abilities in the care, counselling and nursing of pregnant women, women in labour, women who have recently given birth and newborns. -can plan and carry out simple care processes and knows the basic principles of caring for a physiological birth. She/he gains initial experience in performing perineal protection during normal birth and in the development of the child and the placenta. -Learns skills and abilities to carry out the midwifery-specific care process in the outpatient clinic, in the delivery room and on the postnatal ward under the supervision and guidance of the practice supervisor in accordance with the level of training. -knows how to transfer theory to practice according to the level of training. -is able to check his/her learning success through self-reflection and feedback.

Courses
Professional placement 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
19,5
Contents:
-Consolidation and development of general and job-specific simple diagnostic and therapeutic skills and abilities;
-Creation of care plans with resulting measures in the care and nursing of pregnant women, women in labour, women who have recently given birth and newborns, e.g:
-Personal realisation of the perineal protection and development of the child,
-Assessment of the signs of placental abruption,
-Management of placental birth,
-Assistance in the event of irregularities in the placental solution,
-Assistance with breastfeeding
-Assessment of the lochia and regression processes
-Midwife-specific newborn assessment: weight development and recognising deviations
Skills training 2
Semester:
2
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Reflection on the internships - psycho-hygienic point of view
-Reflection on the transfer of theory and practice,
-Presentation of the further objectives of the other internships,

-Learning through constructed practice in the training laboratory:
-Variants of care measures for women giving birth
-Perineal protection and child development,
-Introduction to the management of the placental period
-Support options, counselling in special breastfeeding situations.
-Selection of appropriate aids in special situations.

-Support for women with disabilities
-Physical disabilities
-Sensory disabilities
-Aids and structural features
-Communication
-Specifics in care and nursing
Midwifery in Practise 3
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10,5
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Acquisition of competence:

The student -consolidates skills and abilities in various methods of antenatal, labour, maternity and newborn care, -can guide the physiological birth under supervision, -begins to recognise irregular and pathological processes and to react to them under guidance in accordance with the level of training. -learns skills and abilities to carry out the midwifery-specific care process in the delivery room and on the postnatal ward under the supervision and guidance of the practice supervisor in accordance with the level of training. -can plan, organise and implement courses for postnatal recovery and instructions for pelvic floor activation. -can combine theory with practice and is able to review his/her own learning success through self-reflection and feedback.

Courses
Professional placement 3
Semester:
3
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
9
Contents:
-Consolidation and development of general and job-specific diagnostic and therapeutic skills and abilities;
-Evidence-based planning of care processes in the care of pregnant women, women in labour, women who have recently given birth and newborns
-Implementation of the planned support processes
-Births on the stool, standing and with status p. Sectio
-Postures and positions during labour
-Performing the episiotomy,
-Instructions for individualised postnatal gymnastics
-Carrying out follow-up checks on women who have recently given birth and newborn babies
-Introduction to basic measures for the care of women with high-risk pregnancies (multiple pregnancies, breech deliveries, illnesses and complications during pregnancy, introduction to preparatory measures for emergencies).
Skills training 3
Semester:
3
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Reflection on the internships,
-Reflection on the transfer of theory and practice,
-Presentation of the further objectives of the other internships,
-Communication training in a professional context,
-Learning through constructed practice in the training laboratory:
-Perineal protection and development of the child in different birthing positions,
-Creation of an episiotomy,
-Tasks of midwives during the postnatal examination in the home setting.
-Performing and consolidating exercises to sensitise and strengthen the pelvic floor, abdominal muscles and back muscles.
-Raising awareness for economical exercise behaviour.
Midwifery in Practise 4
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21
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Acquisition of competence:

The student -consolidates skills and abilities in various methods of antenatal, labour, maternity and newborn care, -can manage physiological birth under supervision and recognise irregular and pathological processes, independently propose solution strategies, reflect on them under supervision and take appropriate measures. -can enter into and shape relationships in the care process. -can derive, plan and carry out the special nursing and care requirements for gynaecological diseases and gynaecological and obstetric operations under supervision. -can combine theory with practice and is able to review his/her own learning success through self-reflection and feedback.

Courses
Professional placement 4
Semester:
4
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
19,5
Contents:
-Under the supervision and guidance of the practical
In the delivery room, skills and abilities for carrying out the midwifery-specific care process are practised and deepened according to the student's level of training and the limits of the independent field of activity are reflected upon.
-Guided care for women with special pregnancies (multiple pregnancies) and pathological progressions (SIH, premature labour, gestational diabetes, ...)
-Management of births from the 36th week of pregnancy.
-Consolidation and development of general and job-specific diagnostic and therapeutic skills and abilities. largely independent creation of care plans with resulting measures in the care and nursing of women and newborns,
-Introduction to assistance with emergency measures,
-Targeted support and counselling regarding breastfeeding, breastfeeding problems and nutrition.
Skills training 4
Semester:
4
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Reflection on the internships,
-Reflection on the transfer of theory and practice,
-Presentation of the further objectives of the other internships,
-Practical interdisciplinary case study discussions.
-Conducting conversations in special situations, transcultural aspects, special features in the care of women with disabilities,
-Resource-orientated self-management, structuring of the work process - keyword "free practice"
-Learning through constructed practice in the training laboratory:
-Vaginal examination and resulting diagnosis of postural anomalies and their corrective positions,
-Ultrasound
-Determination of the SS
-Cardiac activity
-Position of the child
-Placenta seat
-FW quantity
-Placental remnants, p.p. haemorrhage
-Intrapartum translabial US (arrow suture, MM width)
Midwifery in Practise 5
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18
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Acquisition of competence:

The student - can interrelate the acquired practical skills and abilities as well as job-specific and medical-theoretical knowledge and provide holistic care for women and children under supervision. -can realistically assess their own abilities with regard to technical, organisational, coordinating and administrative professional requirements. -can represent their own decisions responsibly to the outside world. -can interrelate the practical skills and abilities acquired with professional and medical theoretical knowledge and provide holistic care for women and children under supervision. -can analyse and reflect on the regular course of pregnancy, birth, puerperium and breastfeeding as well as the healthy development of the newborn and infant and take measures appropriate to the situation, actively shape and co-determine everyday working life and his/her professional actions. -can draw up process-orientated care plans for regular, irregular and deviant courses of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, reflect on them and implement them under supervision. -is able to use self-reflection and feedback to independently review his/her learning success and work processes.

Courses
Professional placement 5
Semester:
5
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
16,5
Contents:
-Consolidation and development of general and job-specific diagnostic and therapeutic skills and abilities,
-Independent creation of care plans with resulting measures in the care and nursing of women and newborns.
-Assistance with emergency measures,
-Assistance with surgical termination of labour,
-Care of women giving birth with planned vaginal breech delivery, assistance with manual assistance
-Preoperative preparation for emergency caesarean section,
-Learning the surgical treatment of episiotomy or simple injuries to the birth canal,
-Monitoring of women with irregular postpartum periods and postpartum haemorrhage.
-Postpartum management of newborns with special needs and implementation of the necessary measures,
-Management of births from the 33rd week of pregnancy.
-Under the supervision and guidance of the practice supervisor in the delivery room, skills and abilities for carrying out the midwifery-specific care process are practised and deepened according to the student's level of training and the limits of the independent area of activity are reflected upon.
Skills training 5
Semester:
5
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Reflection on the internships,
-Reflection on the transfer of theory and practice,
-Presentation of the further objectives of the other internships (including suture care),
-Case study discussion based on reflective writing

Learning through constructed practice in the training laboratory:
-Shoulder dystocia and possible solutions,
-Development of the vaginal pelvic presentation,
-Assistance with operative vaginal births,
-Treatment of postpartum haemorrhage (initiation of emergency measures / treatment algorithm)
-Learning the surgical treatment of episiotomy or lacerations of the birth canal.
-Resuscitation training for newborns.
Midwifery in Practise 6
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13,5
Acquisition of competence:

The student -possesses the technical and methodological competences required in the FH Midwifery Training Ordinance, Federal Law Gazette II No. 1/2006. -Combines professional and medical knowledge as well as knowledge from other relevant disciplines with the skills and abilities acquired to carry out all areas of midwifery work -has developed and consolidated midwifery-specific social and communication skills as well as self-competence. -can implement findings and experiences. -can carry out the scope of activities defined in the Midwives Act and recognise the limits of independent activities and act accordingly. -has developed a professional ethical attitude that guides her*his actions in the medical and social context. -provides care, counselling and nursing for pregnant women, women in labour and women who have recently given birth, as well as for newborns and infants, in an independent and process-oriented manner, as well as providing assistance during the birth; -recognises lifelong education as a requirement for practising the midwifery profession. The Code of Ethics accompanies her*his professional activities. -can assess the normal course of pregnancy, birth, the postpartum period and breastfeeding as well as the healthy development of the newborn and infant and take appropriate measures for the situation -recognises the limits of the independent exercise of professional responsibility and carries out the necessary measures in cooperation with the doctor in the event of suspicion or occurrence of conditions during pregnancy, birth and the puerperium that are irregular or dangerous for the woman or the child, in accordance with the doctor's instructions -recognises the responsibility of other professions and is able to take the necessary measures in a targeted manner for the well-being of the pregnant woman, the woman in labour and the newborn and infant through multi-professional cooperation appropriate to the situation; -realistically assesses his/her own abilities with regard to technical, organisational, coordinating and administrative professional requirements -works according to professional, economic and ecological principles

Courses
Professional placement 6
Semester:
6
Type:
Internship compulsory course
ECTS-points:
12
Contents:
Consolidation of all skills and abilities required to practise the profession under observation.
Skills training 6
Semester:
6
Type:
Practice-oriented session compulsory course
ECTS-points:
1,5
Contents:
-Performance assessment of the students in the constructed field of action:
-Application of manual diagnostic methods specific to midwifery and action measures and strategies derived from them,
-Diagnosis of postural and attitude anomalies,
-Elaboration of case vignettes,
-Development of a support process,
-Counselling situation in special settings.