Gynecological and Postpartum Care, Clinical Practice

Education facts

Code: ASR29V

The course includes application, deepening and integration of clinical and theoretical knowledge in connection to care of women and children after birth. Furthermore assessments are carried out investigating the need for support and security. Custom advice is given based on identified needs. Students should also make observations and assessments of normal and abnormal conditions postpartum and support the establishment of effective breastfeeding. The course also includes applications, deepening and integration of clinical and theoretical knowledge in connection with gynecological health and illness, and active participation in the care of women with gynecological disorders, illness and abortion. The student will apply their skills in assessment, handling of postpartum care, gynecological diseases and illness as well as abortion with the support of medical technical devices, while being mentored by the clinical teacher.The students are trained in planning and taking action based on their observations and assessments, and to monitor, evaluate and document nursing care.

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.

• Gynecological and Postpartum Care, Clinical Practice

  Dalarna University

  Falun

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 22 November 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %