Course Purpose, Overview, and Objectives

Students observe at least ten births and describe in writing one case linking knowledge or skills acquired in observed birth experiences with knowledge acquired in first year of study, specifically the Midwives Model of Care. Students evaluate the learning gained from observed birth experiences.

At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate understanding of clinical program requirements and policies.

2. Record observe-level clinical experience obtained in the student’s own community.

3. Engage in the maternity care system professionally and ethically.

4. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

5. Create an ePortfolio of professional documents and reflections.

6. Critique individual and social learning through reflective and critical thinking as part of ePortfolio creation.

7. Describe what they have learned about themselves in connection with a clarified sense of the role of education within midwifery as a profession. (Midwives College of Utah, 2021-b, p. 3)

Midwives College of Utah. (2021-b). CLNC 1010: Phase one practicum student syllabus. Midwives College of Utah Midwifing Midwives, 3–4.https://midwifery.instructure.com/courses/2623/files/293585/download