Artesis Plantijn Hogeschool Antwerpen
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Pregnancy 129743/3118/2324/1/94
Study guide

Pregnancy 1

29743/3118/2324/1/94
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Midwifery, programme stage 1
  • International programmes Health and Life Science
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 9 credits
Co-ordinator: Gooris Giovanna
Other teaching staff: Bernaerts Brigitte, Boeynaems Els, Brouns Miek, De Bock Vanessa, Driessen Els, Meyvis Inge, Rimaux Sophie, van Asseldonk Fieke, Van de Craen Natacha, Vanden Bergh Leen, Van Leugenhaege Luka, Verheyen Veerle
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation: You have to pass this course unit (will never be deliberated).
Total study time: 225,00 hours

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Learning outcomes (list)

1. Physiology, care and guidance
The student appoints the different phases in the development of the unborn child per specific physical system
The student determines the duration of pregnancy based on the height of the fundus on a predetermined case
The student calculates the gestational duration by means of the pregnancy disc
The student calculates the gestational duration based on the rule of Naegle
The student describes the functional changes of the human body during pregnancy
The student describes the signals that can announce the beginning of labor
The student describes and clarifies the circulation of the unborn child
The student describes what healthy nutrition is based on the nutritional triangle
The student demonstrates Leopold's handles and acts according to the basic principles of care
The student demonstrates the action of meassuring the blood pressure and acts according to the basic principles of care
The student evaluates nutrition and lifestyle and gives appropriate advice
The student identifies the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive organs
The student acknowledges the normal values of the vital parameters
The student recognizes the various basic nutrients
The student lists the different methods for determining the gestational duration
The student outlines the different phases of ovulation until implantation
The student clarifies the diagnostic possibilities of an early pregnancy
The student clarifies the symptoms of an early pregnancy
The student identifies and describes the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
The student identifies and describes the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system
The student understands the parenting experience and the partner relationship during pregnancy and can provide advice in this regard
2. Risk detection and Risk selection
The student describes the measurements of structural ultrasound during the second trimester of pregnancy
The student describes the normal values of the routine (laboratory) examination at the first prenatal examination in the 1st trimester of pregnancy based on a predetermined case
The student is using the obstetric index list
The student orders and describes the steps in a first prenatal examination in the first trimester of pregnancy based on a predetermined case
3. Pathology, care and guidance
The student demonstrates the action of taking a blood sample and acts according to the basic principles of care
4. Psycho-social context
The student (recognizes and) describes psychological and psychosocial changes of the woman during pregnancy
6. Health education
The student evaluates nutrition and lifestyle and gives appropriate advice
The student correctly informs the woman and partner and gives efficient instructions on signals of initial labor
7. Collaboration and Communication
The student uses the SBAR method when communicating with other careworkers
The student reproduces the organization of prenatal care in our country
8. Coaching
The student applies the various elementary social skills within different conversation techniques
10. Evidence-based midwifery
The student describes various obstetric models and can identify the differences between those models
The student defines the concept of evidence-based midwifery
11. Quality of care
The student uses a scientifically substantiated model in planning care based on a predetermined case

Study material (list)

Mandatory€ 48,25
  • Author: Jacquemyn, Y.
Mandatory€ 76,95
  • Author: N. Stegeman
Mandatory
Mandatory€ 90,00
  • Author: Team bachelor in de vroedkunde
Electronic Learning EnvironmentMandatory
  • Author: AP Hogeschool Antwerpen
Recommended€ 27,50
  • Author: Borstvoedingorganisatie La Leche League
Recommended€ 44,40
  • Author: E. Bakker, H. Van Buuren e.a.
Recommended€ 92,95
  • Author: Frederic H. Martini Edwin F. Bartholomew
Recommended€ 129,94
  • Author: G.T.W.J. van den Brink, I.J. Hankes Drielsma, S.G.M. van Driessen, E. te Pas
Recommended€ 35,95
  • Author: Merkx, J.
Recommended€ 29,99
  • Author: B. Smulders, M. Croon

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Collaborative learning8,00 hours
Lectures and / or tutorials73,00 hours
Practicum6,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours138,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Eerste examenperiodeKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series90,00Vertrekkende vanuit een aantal situatieschetsen zullen vragen gesteld worden vanuit de verschillende gedoceerde invalshoeken op de niveau's zoals aangegeven in de toetsmatrijs. Deze kennistoets zal digitaal worden bevraagd wanneer dit roostermatig mogelijk is. Anders wordt het een reguliere schriftelijke bevraging.
Eerste examenperiodeSkills assessment once during class weeks10,00Stationsproeven.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series90,00Vertrekkende vanuit een aantal situatieschetsen zullen vragen gesteld worden vanuit de verschillende gedoceerde invalshoeken op de niveau's zoals aangegeven in de toetsmatrijs. Deze kennistoets zal digitaal worden bevraagd wanneer dit roostermatig mogelijk is. Anders wordt het een reguliere schriftelijke bevraging.
2nd examination periodSkills assessment during the examination series10,00Stationsproeven.