Care in Childbirth I, Clinical Practice

Education facts

Code: ASR29W

The course includes studies regarding clinical and theoretical knowledge associated with normal pregnancy and expected uncomplicated childbirth. The course also includes identifying and meeting the woman‘s, her partner‘s and newborn child‘s care needs in relation to and in connection with childbirth. Moreover, to implement practical hand grips, relevant assessment methods and medical management during labor under the mentoring ofa professional supervisor. Also included in this course is the assessment of the woman‘s, the healthy newborn child‘s and relative‘s need of support and security and to provide adequate counseling, and also to make observations of normal and abnormal conditions before, during and after childbirth. Training is provided in planning and taking action in response to observations made and evaluate provided care, and to document care in accordance with laws and regulations.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor´s degree 180 credits in the main field of study Caring Science or Nursing as well as the courses Profession, Theory and Method 7.5 credits, Sexual and Reproductive Health 9 credits, Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care 7.5 credits and Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum Care 7.5 credits

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Care in Childbirth I, Clinical Practice

  Dalarna University

  Karlstad

  Start date: 19 January 2026

  End date: 12 April 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %