CLNC 3040

Course Description

Students perform Primary Care under Supervision with an approved preceptor providing appropriate prenatal, labor and birth, postpartum and newborn care duties and link knowledge or skills acquired in primary clinical experiences with knowledge acquired in Phase 3 didactic study, including current research in the field. Students evaluate learning gained from primary under supervision clinical experiences. Students should plan to spend a minimum of 80 hours in clinical placement during the trimester (an average of about 5.33 hours/week). By the end of the term you enroll in this class, you should have at least 15 primary birth numbers to be on track to complete your phase. This is not required but listed as information to help you decide on clinical class enrollment. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Record primary-under-supervision level clinical experience obtained in the student’s own community under the supervision of one or more approved preceptors. 

2. Engage in the maternity care system professionally and ethically; with accountability proven via Preceptor’s Evaluation and Reflective Assignments. 

3. Demonstrate fluency in appropriate clinical judgment and decision making determined via Preceptor’s Evaluation. 

4. Demonstrate proficiency in verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, and obtain clinical experience within own or selected communities. 

5. Demonstrate Critical Thinking and social learning determined via Preceptor’s Evaluation, Reflection 

6. Update ePortfolio of professional documents: prepare documents and reflections to provide evidence of experience in primary care, critical thinking, learning reflections, self-assessment, and educational practice. 

7. Describe what they have learned about themselves in connection with a clarified sense of the role of education within midwifery as a profession. 

8. Identify and reflect on self-care strategies to avoid burnout. 

9. Work towards and prepare for Phase three integrated assessment.

(Midwives College of Utah, 2023).

Prerequisites: Passed all Phase Two Classes, CLNC 3010 (can be taken concurrently), CLNC 3020 (can be taken concurrently), CLNC 3030 (can be taken concurrently) - all requirements completed as of December 2023

Credits: 2

References

Midwives College of Utah. (August, 2023). Midwives College of Utah 2023-2024 course catalogue. Salt Lake City, Utah.