CLNC 1010

CLNC 1010: Phase One Practicum

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In Phase One Practicum students observe 10 births are share their experiences. This class exposes students to the birth world teaching them practical student-to-preceptor relationship skills and prepares them to advance in clinical phases

COURSE PURPOSE & OVERVIEW: 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.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 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.