CLNC 3040 - Phase 3 Clinical Practicum - 2cr.
COURSE PURPOSE & OVERVIEW:
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.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to:
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. Describe what they have learned about themselves in connection with a clarified sense of the role of education within midwifery as a profession.
7. Update and organize original and relevant documents to reflect a professional midwifery practice.
8. Present a case study with evidence-based research at Clinical Rounds
9. Work towards and prepare for Phase three integrated assessment.