Midwifery (Bachelor)

Curriculum

Midwifery

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Fundamentals of Hygiene

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1GHYIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Basic terminology (bacteriology, virology, parasitology) and the fields of hygiene and infection control, environmental health and hygiene and epidemiology. Measures to prevent infection - prophylaxis, vaccinations/ immunizations, antisepsis, disinfection/sterilization. nosocomial infections and hygiene in hospitals, environmental hygiene, water quality control and waste disposal.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates develop a basic understanding of hygiene and are able to take into account the hygienic requirements in a personal and professional context.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 1

Module description:

Completion of this course enables students to name the fundamental interrelationships of structures, functions and diseases of the human body and to use appropriate biomedical science systems and terminology to describe them. They learn to understand the morphological and functional interrelationships of a healthy body and the development of disease. They learn to effectively meet standards of hygiene. The students are capable of naming organs of the female reproductive system and likewise the mechanical and physiological processes of movement and discussing their function.

Health Care and Communication

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1PUKIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

History of medicine and health care, introduction to nursing science, models and theories of health care. Fundamental duties as caregiver, bodily functions, vital signs, state of consciousness, hygiene in practice, disinfection and sterilization. Introduction to kinaesthetics and practical application in care of infants and mothers.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to name aspects of midwifery care and correctly carry out specific correctly carry out specific basic care actions derived from this. They are able to accompany their actions with professional communication and to name, analyze and document their observations.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Midwifery

Module description:

Students are capable of explaining basic physiological concepts and underlying processes of pregnancy, birth, a newborn baby and breastfeeding. They learn to name aspects of care provided by a midwife as a basis to infer and carry out concepts of practical care. They become capable of communicating professionally in all areas. They become competent at naming, documenting and giving a basic analysis of their observations. The students learn to reflect on the challenges of parenthood within the overall context of society. From a personal as well as outside perspective self-reflection enables the students to communicate their expectations in regard to their role and the typical challenges as a midwife student in practical training.

Human Biology and Pathology

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1HBPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Fundamentals of anatomy, physiology, histology and pathology (structure, function and disease). The organ systems are the guiding structure of this course. From the cell, to tissue, to the organs; cardiovascular system, nervous system, respiratory tract, kidneys and urinary system, musculoskeletal system, organs of the lymph system, the gastrointestinal tract, reproductive organs, skin, sensory organs, endocrine organs.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to name basic relationships between the structure, function and diseases of the human body diseases of the human body, using biomedical systematics and terminology. They understand the morphological and functional relationships of the healthy body and the development of diseases.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 1

Module description:

Introduction to breastfeeding

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1ESTIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Special anatomy, introduction to breastfeeding and lactation. Nutrition, basics, social aspects and importance of breastfeeding, bonding theory, (midwife) support and bonding to promote bonding (e.g. breast crawl), initiation of lactation, breastfeeding positions, initial breast engorgement Group practical practice of midwifery and communication skills in all subject areas

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to explain the basic physiological principles and processes of breastfeeding. They know the process and signs of lactation, can argue different breastfeeding positions and know about the value of midwife support to promote bonding. They are able to accompany their activities with professional communication, name and document their observations and analyze them in general terms. Graduates are able to reflect on the challenges of parenthood in a social context.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Midwifery

Module description:

Introduction to pregnancy, birth, postpartum and newborn

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1SGNIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5.5
ECTS Credits	6
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Introduction to the psychosocial processes of pregnancy and their professional relevance to practical and theoretical diagnostics and therapy, introduction to medical history interviews, health screening during pregnancy and psychosocial factors influencing parents, introduction to grief counselling and pregnancies of unfortunate outcome, correct documentation and communication as a midwife.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to explain the basic physiological principles and processes of pregnancy, birth, the puerperium and the newborn and can name and begin to perform aspects of midwifery care (e.g. Leopold's maneuvers, pelvic diagnostics, nursing measures in the puerperium, safe handling of newborns). They will be able to name and document their observations and analyze them in general terms. Graduates are able to reflect on the challenges of parenthood in a social context.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Midwifery

Module description:

Introduction to the Profession

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1EIBIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Historical developments, current challenges and emerging developments in midwifery, theory-supported basic understanding of the occupational profile and areas of application, introduction to theories of midwifery, cultural analysis as a method of reflection, introduction to scientific work using a term paper as an example.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to reflect on the complexity of their current personal situation with regard to personal development processes in the context of career choices and to apply findings in a contextualised manner. They are familiar with various communication theories and can apply these in practice situations.

Superior module:

Becoming a Midwife

Module description:

Students are capable of naming historical, legal and practical aspects of work as a midwife, gain first experience working with databanks professionally relevant for scientific research and learn to utilize basic principles of scientific research. They become capable of reflecting on the complexity of their current personal situation in terms of personal developmental processes in their chosen profession and can apply their knowledge within this context.

Physiology for Midwives

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1PYHVO
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5
ECTS Credits	5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Detailed anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and pelvis. Functional processes of movement, interrelationship of systems in the pelvic area - movement - position - breathing. Anatomy in vivo as specifically needed by midwifes. The interrelationship of the mechanics and dynamics of the musculoskeletal system and oxygen supply including resultant organ function in vivo. Introduction to endocrinology and the reproductive cycle as well as metabolism. Fundamental concepts of biophysics, biochemistry and radiology.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to name anatomical structures of the female reproductive organs and the bony pelvis of the bony pelvis and locate them in the model or in the illustration. They know the physiology of the function of female reproductive organs. They can orientate themselves with regard to the orientation, planes and sections in the human body and correctly assign and use the specialist vocabulary for this.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 1

Module description:

Professional Practical Training 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	4
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Students become acquainted with the work of a midwife and collect their first experiences in an actual working situation. Observation of and partial care of expectant and young familes in the obstetrics unit. Theory as well as midwife interventions studied thus far are put into practice in a clinical setting and monitored by a supervisor

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to fully accompany women with regular labour processes, carry out the necessary midwifery diagnoses and interventions and argue on the basis of evidence. Graduates are able to document the counselling and care process and to analyse and evaluate results. They are able to act in accordance with ethical principles and profession-specific legal principles. They are increasingly able to support parents sensitively even during difficult perinatal situations and gain confidence in respectful, authentic professional interaction with families and medical staff from all professional groups.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 1

Module description:

Completion of this course enables students to carry out basic delivery room care duties, to observe women giving birth and assist in giving instructions on breathing and relaxation methods. Basic nursing care can be performed correctly, care of the mother and baby can be carried under guidance. Students can begin to put the theory of midwifery diagnostics into practice. Skills are practiced, personal boundaries of proficiency are taken note of and consequences appropriate to the situation are taken. Students become capable of preparing training protocols according to §3Abs.3 Zi.4 FH-Heb-AV and to work with the requirements of the course of study in accordance with the University of Applied Sciences practical training handbook.

Psychosocial Developmental Processes

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1PEPRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Psychosocial processes during the orientation phase in the areas of self-awareness and work-related professional parallels. Birth as an existential experience; emotional turmoil and safeguards, commitment, stress and pacification; fear and handling fear, transference, projection and identification; Fundamental concepts of communication in theory and practice (small groups).

Learning Outcomes:

Superior module:

Becoming a Midwife

Module description:

Tutorial: Professional Practical Training for Midwives 1

Semester	1
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB1BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical training is prepared for, monitored and followed up on. Individual training and discussions are held as well as supervision in small groups. Transfer days aim at deepening the students learning experience and easing assimilation and placement. To this purpose case studies supplied by the students are professionally studied and discussed in the form of supervision. The roles one played and experiences made are likewise covered.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to transfer the theoretical content of midwifery diagnostics into practice to some extent. Skills are practiced, the limits of their own abilities are recognized and situation-appropriate consequences are drawn. Graduates are able to correctly prepare training protocols in accordance with §3 Para.3 Zi.4 FH-Heb-AV and work with the internship handbook in accordance with the program's internal guidelines. Graduates can reflect on and categorize their experiences.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 1

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Breastfeeding deepening

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2VSTIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Breastfeeding and thriving, weight development and percentiles, clin. Guidelines for establishing exclusive breastfeeding, special breastfeeding situations (e.g. sore nipples, inflammatory breast diseases, premature babies, cleft palate, twins), breastfeeding aids, breastfeeding-friendly feeding methods, infant formula, weaning process, complementary feeding, more complex practical examples. Practical exercises of the theoretical content in small groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to assess the standardised development of newborns and infants, identify deviations and take appropriate measures. They are able to inform and support caregivers as required graduates are able to list the current recommendations on nutrition during breastfeeding and the age-appropriate nutritional recommendations for children up to one year of age, provide counselling in the context of follow-up care and convey content in a woman- and family-centred manner. Graduates will be able to provide targeted, evidence-based breastfeeding support.

Superior module:

The Postpartum Phase

Module description:

Completion of this course enables students to describe their knowledge of the period following childbirth, of newborns including respective diagnoses and midwife interventions and to support their arguments with evidence-based justifications. They are capable of differentiating in their examination of newborns and professionally attending to their development in the first weeks of life. As they do so parents or key contact persons are given appropriate instruction as needed incorporating information on the advantages of breastfeeding during counseling of the family. The regular course of development is thereby distinguished from an irregular course. The significance of differing perceptions and and language use as a basis for professional work can be described and implemented. Students are capable of in depth discussion of professionally relevant aspects as well as influencing measures and supportive requirements of developmental psychology. Students are capable of listing current nutritional recommendations while breastfeeding as well as age-appropriate nutritional recommendations for children up to age one, of sensitively giving counselling well-grounded in theory during follow-up care and to convey such information in a client-oriented manner. The students can give systematic and evidence-based counselling to assist during breastfeeding.

Deepening postpartum phase

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2VPPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Concept of integrative postnatal care and nursing, bonding and relationship building. Mother-father-child triad, infant care by the parents, early childhood needs, physical examination of the (healthy) newborn in the first week of life according to the mother-child passport, infections, prophylaxis and immunisations, practical exercises of the theoretical content in small groups. Postpartum and pelvic floor protecting behaviour, prophylactic measures. Care of the newborn, newborn screening. Exercises in small groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present in-depth knowledge of the postpartum period, the newborn and the associated diagnoses and midwifery interventions and to present and justify them in an evidence-based manner. They are able to examine newborns in a differentiated manner and provide professional support in the first weeks of life and to train and support the carers in a needs-based manner. They are able to differentiate between normal and abnormal processes. They are able to recognise typical treatment patterns of disorders during the postnatal period and can initiate measures to alleviate symptoms. They know the risks of postpartum haemorrhage, infection and thromboembolic events and can reliably identify indications of a pathological course. Graduates can inform women about behaviour that protects the pelvic floor and demonstrate gentle movement sequences. They are able to instruct the woman in labour in exercises to promote early involution and prevent thrombosis. They are able to advise and instruct parents on care measures for the newborn. They are familiar with evidence-based methods of umbilical care and the measures required for umbilical healing disorders. They know the procedure for capillary heel prick blood collection for metabolic screening.

Superior module:

The Postpartum Phase

Module description:

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2GPHVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Definitions, terminology, legal basis, pharmacopoeia, phases of drug development, drug testing on humans, mandatory labelling, prescription requirement, traffic in narcotic drugs, general pharmacology, Austrian codex, Vidal: Physicochemical fundamentals of pharmacology, units of measure in practice, factors of pharmacological properties, interrelationship of application and absorption, drug metabolism in the organism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, introduction to the vegetative nervous system, mode of action of: Anti-inflammatories, allergy medication, psycho-pharmaceuticals, etc.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to discuss the legal and pharmacological principles of drug application in general and for their own professional field. They will be able to describe modes of action and the relationship between application and absorption

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 2

Module description:

Completion of this course enables students to name the regular course of embryology and its relevance to the further course of the pregnancy and for midwifery. They are familiar with the terminology and interpretation of cardiotography results and can discuss how contractions and initiation of birth are regulated. They are capable of explaining the fundamental physiological adaptations of the maternal and fetal bodies during and after birth as well as using their clinical observations, vital signs and laboratory diagnostics to implement diagnostic options. The students are capable of discussing the legal and pharmacological fundamentals in the use of medications both in general as well as midwife-oriented. They can give a well-founded description of gynaecological physiology and deviations from the norm, are familiar with basic diagnostic options and can assis

Gynaecology 1

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2GYNVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

History of gynaecology, menstrual anomalies, deformations of the genital organs, diseases of the external genitals, vagina, uterus, the fallopian tubes and ovaries. Gynaecological consultation: Examinations, smear test, breast exam

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of gynaecological physiology and deviations from the norm. They are familiar with basic diagnostic options and can also perform simple assists.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 2

Module description:

Introduction to Obstetric Medicine

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2GEMVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

CTG in theory and practice, the physiology of contractions, normal and abnormal development of the placenta and its obstetric significance, the effect of the birth process on maternal physiology and on the fetus, laboratory diagnostics in the delivery ward.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates know the physiological principles, terminology and interpretation of cardiotocography. They are able to explain prenatal diagnostic procedures and interpret the results of screenings and laboratory results. The graduates know about physiological processes and deviations.

Superior module:

Fundamentals of Medicine 2

Module description:

Professional Practical Training 2

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	16
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical implementation of previously taught theory according to target objectives is continually built up upon, deepened and practiced in the practical training positions. Admission and care of women giving birth, construing and interpreting a CTG, vaginal examination, care of a newborn. Counselling, instruction, care and monitoring of new mothers and newborns, breastfeeding instruction. Care, monitoring and nursing in the hospital of pregnant women with special problems: Performance of pregnancy check-ups.

Learning Outcomes:

Based on the catalogue of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, Annex 5 implemented in the course's own internship handbook), graduates deepen their practical skills in the delivery room and, after an introduction to ward work, are deployed in the pre- and postpartum wards as well as in the antenatal outpatient clinic. In addition to getting to know the clinical-practical work of midwives in the various areas, graduates are able to practise the theoretical content of the 2nd semester, placing great emphasis on patient-oriented, anamnestic and counselling communication and reflection, and documenting their learning successes using written work assignments.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 2

Module description:

Students deepen their practical delivery room skills respective to the catalogue of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, attachment 5 as implemented in the course of studys practical training handbook) and following an introduction to work on a ward, are deployed in the prenatal and postpartum departments. In addition to becoming acquainted with the many facets of midwifery practical work in a clinical setting, the students are capable of putting the second semester theoretical content into practice while laying great value on patient-oriented anamnestic and advisory communications as well as reflection. They can document their learning success via written assignments.

The Normal Birth 1

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2RRGIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	4.5
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Obstetric patient history, the physiology of contractions, birth mechanisms, phases of birth, physiological mechanisms of birth, fetal reflexes and role in the birthing process, birth positions, introduction to the Caesarean section. Care during dilation, pushing and birth, postpartum phase, vaginal examination, birthing pain, injuries during birth, introduction to anesthesia, placenta and placenta anomalies, models and philosophies of care, interventions by the midwife: vital sign parameters, monitoring of contractions and infant heart rate, psychosocial consultation, support of birth physiology, advancement of conditions supportive of birth, closeness-distance-intimacy, effectiveness of attitudes, in depth study of a midwife's professional role, standard procedures in the obstetric unit of the university clinic for gynaecology at the Paracelsus Private Medical University of Salzburg. Tutorial: In small groups - Interventions by midwives and diagnostic procedures

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to conduct woman-centred and individually adapted anamnesis interviews, identify problems that cannot be clearly classified as such and derive initial midwife diagnoses. They can argue the importance of empathic and culturally sensitive support for expectant families. Graduates are able to describe a regular birth process, taking into account the hormonal and neuroanatomical control mechanisms and to describe the course of labour professionally accompany the course of labour under guidance in practice and to assess the condition of the woman and child through appropriate measures as required and depending on the situation. Graduates are able to accompany all actions with professional communication and acquire basic skills in dealing with their own uncertainties and the complexity of hospital structures. In addition, they specify a professional role model with increasing inclusion of social and internal psychological influencing factors. Graduates are able to reproduce theoretical concepts of the midwife position.

Superior module:

Pregnancy and Birth 1

Module description:

Students are able to describe the physiological, psychological and physical developmental processes during pregnancy according to aspects of salutogenesis. The intrauterine development of the child and the respective prenatal psychological concepts can be discussed. Students gain competency in carrying out a client centered and individual-based patient history interview, identifying problems that cannot be clearly classified and inferring initial midwife diagnoses. Students learn to debate the importance of consulting expenctant families in an empathetic and culturally sensitive manner. Upon completion of this course students are able to describe the course of a normal birth including hormonal and neuroanatomical regulatory mechanisms and with guidance can in practice professionally attend to a birth with continual and appropriate monitoring of the woman and child befitting of the situation and patient needs. Students are capable of using professional communication, they acquire basic competencies in dealing with personal uncertainty and the complexness of hospital structures. Additionally, they can precisely state their professional role under increasing inclusion of social and psychological factors of influence. Students are able to describe theoretical approaches to the position of a midwife.

The Physiology of Pregnancy

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2SSPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3.5
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Conception, embryology and fetology, intrauterine development, prenatal psychology, in depth physiology of pregnancy, metabolic changes including gestational diabetes, diseases and complications of a normal pregnancy. How to introduce, gather patient history and carry out the initial examination for evidence-based preventive care during pregnancy including professional communication, screenings and PND, accurate documentation, pair dynamics during pregnancy, the process of change in an expectant mother, tutorials in small groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to describe the physiological, psychological and physical developmental processes during pregnancy from a salutogenetic point of view. The intrauterine development of the child and the associated prenatal psychological concepts can be discussed. concepts can be discussed. You will be able to develop client-centred and individually to conduct client-centred and individually adapted anamnesis interviews, identify problems that cannot be clearly as such and derive initial midwife diagnoses. Graduates are able to argue the importance of empathic and culturally sensitive support for expectant families. Graduates are able to accompany all actions with professional communication, they acquire basic competences in dealing with their own uncertainties and the complexity of hospital structures After completing the course, students will be able to recognise the pregnancy-related adaptation processes in the mother's body and derive their effects on the well-being of the pregnant woman. They will be able to name the aims of prenatal care and list the planned examinations. They know the current evidence base on the benefits of diagnostic procedures during pregnancy. They are familiar with prenatal diagnostic procedures and their risks and are able to provide information to expectant parents.

Superior module:

Pregnancy and Birth 1

Module description:

Tutorial: Professional Practical Training 2

Semester	2
Academic year	1
Course code	HEBB2BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates use the catalogue of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, see Appendix 5 implemented in the programme's own internship handbook), graduates deepen their practical skills in the delivery room and after an introduction to station work, they are deployed in the pre- and postpartum station as well as in the pregnancy outpatient clinic. In addition to familiarising themselves with the clinical-practical work midwives in the various areas, the graduates are able to practically apply the theoretical content of the 2nd semester in practice.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 2

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Approaches to Scientific Methods

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3MWAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Three-step method: grounds, example, introduction to statistics, comparing studies, case solutions using diverse sources, formulating a professionally relevant research question for the first bachelor thesis, compiling an exposé, systematic analysis of scientific results.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to identify practical and theoretical problems, derive questions from them, present suitable research methods and conduct adequate research. They are able to describe studies correctly using a scheme and to present facts and their own considerations clearly and comprehensibly in scientific texts. They know the content structure of an exposé.

Superior module:

Specific Methods

Module description:

Students are able to develop job-related concepts dealing with prevention and implement them, for example in the project Midwives in Schools. They are capable of identifying practical and theoretical problem areas, infer aims, describe suitable research methods and conduct research appropriately. They are capable of autonomously writing scientific essays (bachelor thesis) of professional content as well as the corresponding exposés and can write about their own professional deliberations or compose factual reports in a clear and comprehensible manner. Students can describe and compare the most common models of quality management. The importance of quality management and quality control can be inferred with reference to future professional development and implemented in practice.

Gynaecology 2

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3GYNVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1.5
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Sexually transmitted disease, endometriosis, tumours, gynaecological operations, sterility and infertility, contraception, assisted fertility, pathology of early pregnancy, the cycles in the life of a woman and other gynaecological topics

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to describe common gynaecological diseases and name and discuss contraceptive measures as well as prevention and screening programmes and discuss them. They will be able to explain the most common gynaecological operations.

Superior module:

The Context of Being a Woman

Module description:

Students are capable of naming the challenges in developmental psychology, the interrelationship between individual experiences and the social context as well as the resultant interactions and consequences of being a woman. The roles females play and their role models can be linked to inner psychological insights. Students are capable of recognizing diseases afflicting women during pregnancy and can describe the consequences for the further course of pregnancy, the fetus and birth and can name possible therapies. Common gynaecological conditions can be described and contraceptive measures as well as preventative and screening programs can be named and discussed.

Methods and Didactics of Prevention

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3MDPIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2.5
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Principles of pedagogy and didactics, adult education and methods, models of prevention, processes in group dynamics, peer consulting and problem solving in a group, development of age-appropriate concepts on the topics of pregnancy, birth and parenthood and an introduction to midwifery work with children and youths of all age groups, presentation techniques and communication skills: personal appearance and speaking before a group, preparation and design of a presentation, beginning a conversation, structuring content according to target group, comprehensibility, dealing with critical moments, effect of body language, 5-sentence speech model, dealing with fear and stress before groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates can confidently present content to a specific target group. They are able to develop profession-specific prevention concepts, recognise and control factors that promote and inhibit interdisciplinary cooperation in favour of a women- and family-friendly perinatal period

Superior module:

Specific Methods

Module description:

Normal Birth 2

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3RRGIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	4
ECTS Credits	2.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Managing the dilation, pushing and placenta expulsion phases, perineal protection measures and development of the child, bonding, upright childbearing positions, motivation and instruction of a woman giving birth; obstructed labour and its specific measures of avoidance/manipulation, cultural and conceptual approaches to birth, birth and salutogenesis, special obstetric situations such as midwife support during primary or secondary Caesareans, premature rupture of membranes, still birth, labour induction, specific pharmaceuticals and their indications, communication in an interdisciplinary team, clarification of roles, practical implementation in small groups.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to positively influence the physiological birth process through targeted midwifery diagnoses and interventions and to provide complete labour support during normal birth, including perineal protection and child development. In doing so, they provide specific information about the necessary steps and behave in an appreciative and empathetic manner. Graduates gain confidence in counselling expectant parents and are able to implement evidence-based recommendations. They have an in-depth understanding of the complex psycho-bio-neurophysiological-social interrelationships of pregnancy and birth. This enables them to support parents in a resource-orientated and coherence-enhancing way.

Superior module:

Pregnancy and Birth 2

Module description:

Students are capable of positively influencing the physiological birthing process via specific midwifery diagnoses and interventions. They can completely attend to a standard birth including perineal protection and child development aspects. Thereby they can give specific information on necessary steps and conduct themselves in an empathetic and appreciative manner. Students attain self-certainty in the counselling of expectant parents and can give evidence-based recommendations. They have thorough understanding of the psychological, biological, neurophysiological and social interrelationships during pregnancy and birth. This enables them to give parents resource-oriented and coherently meaningful and bolstering support. The students are familiar with the potential and limitations of evidence-based use of naturopathic medicine in their profession.

Pathology of Pregnancy

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3SSPVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Pathology of pregnancy, pathology of the embryonic phase, maternal diseases during pregnancy, pathology of contractions and tendency towards premature birth, rhesus factor constellation and pathology, pregnancy specific pharmaceuticals, dealing with prenatal diagnoses, introduction to ultrasound techniques, fundamentals of fetal medicine.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of the course, graduates will be familiar with the most common pre-existing conditions that can affect pregnancies and the resulting risks. They are able to be able to identify symptoms of pre-existing conditions or categorise diagnosed pre-existing conditions by asking specific questions when taking a medical history and know the measures required to ensure the most positive pregnancy outcome possible. Graduates are able to recognise pathological progressions in pregnancy. They can decide when a pregnant woman needs to be referred for medical treatment. They are familiar with the evidence-based medical procedure and the necessary diagnostics and treatment required for illnesses during pregnancy. They are able to support pregnant women in the event of irregular progression and to guide and support them in complementary measures. When communicating with parents, graduates are able to explain findings and prognoses in an understandable way. They are able to involve parents and their competences in the treatment and strengthen their self-efficacy.

Superior module:

The Context of Being a Woman

Module description:

Pregnancy and Counselling

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3SSBIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3.5
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Hormonal and neuroanatomical regulatory mechanisms of pregnancy, dealing with complicated birth processes, advanced counselling techniques, problem solving, systematic interpersonal communication skills, Rogerien rhetorical approach. Current nutritional recommendations during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, age-appropriate recommendations for children up to age one, advanced developmental psychology and feeding disorders, counselling during pregnancy check-ups, parental stress, determining factors and central skills of successful communication, hospital communications, counselling mandates and target groups, counselling setting, sphere of ownness concept, life situations, practical implementation in small groups

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates gain confidence in counselling expectant parents and are able to give evidence-based recommendations (e.g. nutrition, supplementation, lifestyle). They have an in-depth understanding of the complex psycho-bio-neurophysiological-social interrelationships of pregnancy and birth. This enables them to support parents in a resource-orientated and coherence-enhancing way. graduates recognise typical counselling situations and can assess the needs of pregnant women in the respective phase of pregnancy. They understand the importance of counselling as a relationship-building process and are able to actively shape this. They know the typical complaints during pregnancy and can recommend or instruct measures to alleviate them. They reliably recognise indications of the need for action in the event of medical, psychological or social problems and are able to refer pregnant women to appropriate interdisciplinary services. In the event of difficult findings in the course of the pregnancy or abnormal processes, they are able to provide parents with sound information and emotional support. They focus on strengthening the parent-child bond.

Superior module:

Pregnancy and Birth 2

Module description:

Professional Practical Training 3

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	14
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical implementation of previously taught theory according to target objectives is continually built up upon, deepened and practiced in the practical training positions. In addition to obstetric practical training, students take part in practical training sessions at the gynaecology clinic, in the gynaecology operating room and neonatal intensive ward. Various visits and internships to professionally relevant facilities deepen their knowledge.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to fully support women with regular birth processes, carry out the necessary midwife diagnoses and interventions and argue on the basis of evidence. Graduates are able to document the consultation and care process and to analyze and evaluate results. They are able to act in accordance with ethical principles and profession-specific legal principles. They are increasingly able to support parents with empathy even during difficult perinatal situations and gain confidence in respectful, authentic professional interaction with families and medical staff from all professional groups.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 3

Module description:

Students are able to completely attend to women during a standard birth, of making diagnoses and carrying out interventions within the scope of midwife competency and to use evidence-based argumentation. In other words they can implement therapeutic procedures of midwifery. Students are able to document counselling and health care procedures as well as analyse and evaluate results. They are capable of acting conform to ethical and job related legal principles. They become increasingly capable of emphatically attending to parents during difficult perinatal situations, attain self-certainty in appreciative, authentic and professional contact with families and medical personnel in all fields.

Quality Assurance and Quality Development

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3QQMVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Discourse: Quality quality consciousness quality in a societal construct; Introduction to the most common models of quality management (ISO, EFQM, TQM, etc.) and critical examination in terms of feasibility, Donabedian model of quality dimensions in health care, quality principles of quality management and key criteria of each quality dimension in health sectors. Midwifery specific documentation of quality assurance.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to describe and compare the most common quality management models. The importance of quality management and quality assurance for professional development can be deduced and transferred into practice. Graduates are able to define quality criteria in different contexts and are aware of the complexity of the term quality. They are familiar with various definitions and characteristics of quality in the healthcare sector. Graduates are able to assign organisational and content-related aspects of midwifery to the areas of structural, process and outcome quality and are familiar with common standards for quality management systems in the healthcare sector. They are familiar with the PDCA cycle and its significance for the further development of quality. Graduates will be able to assess the quality level of guidelines during their development based on their designation. They can correctly categorise the binding nature of guidelines, directives, standards and work instructions correctly. Graduates are aware of the importance of risk and error management and have risk assessment tools at their disposal. They have basic skills in dealing with errors and are aware of the importance of a quality-promoting error culture.

Superior module:

Specific Methods

Module description:

Topics Specifically for Women

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3FSTIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Developmental psychology, biography work, archetypes, myths about mothers, motherhood in a sociocultural context, realistic image of women, gender and diversity, patterns in partnership and relationships, professional relevance of domestic violence, self-reflection, working with disappointment (resource work), hierarchy, regression, ambivalence, introduction to the theory of group dynamics, further studies on transference

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to name developmental psychological challenges, connections between individual experience and social context, as well as the resulting interactions and consequences for being a woman. Female role models and role models can be linked to internal psychological findings.

Superior module:

The Context of Being a Woman

Module description:

Tutorial: Professional Practical Training 3

Semester	3
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB3BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Based on the catalogue of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, see Appendix 5 implemented in the course's own internship handbook), graduates deepen their practical skills in the delivery room and, after an introduction, are deployed in the gynaecological outpatient clinic, the operating theatre and neonatology. In addition to familiarising themselves with the clinical-practical work of midwives in the various different areas, graduates are able to practise the theoretical content of the 3rd semester in practice

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 3

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Interdisciplinary Case Work

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4IFAIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Central problems of professional relevance based on case studies are discussed, reflected on and presented in an interdisciplinary group.

Learning Outcomes:

Interdisciplinary competence is promoted by means of jointly developed case studies, graduates gain insight into the guiding paradigms and competences of related disciplines and lay the foundation for successful interdisciplinary cooperation.

Superior module:

Midwifery Family Care

Module description:

Students are capable of attending to developments during the period following birth in a professional manner. The setting-specific challenges can be identified and treated accordingly. Their knowledge of breastfeeding counselling can be implemented suitably according to the situation and needs. They are capable of regionally applying and discussing the significance of midwifery and networking. Students can give counselling on questions typically asked during the first year of life; can describe and discuss evidence-based concepts of prenatal care in various settings; can professionally carry out informative or educational conversations and build up mutual trust to the patient and/or family members taking cultural and religious needs, lifestyles and values into consideration. Students are capable of conveying an overview of Austrias health system as well as the intra and extramural contributions of preventive medicine. They are familiar with the financial assessment of health and life, the organisational structure and operational procedures of a hospital. They can name the jurisdiction of related professions and take necessary measures based on multi-professional cooperation using communicative and organisational skills.

Parent Education 1

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4ELBIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	4
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Research-based comparison of goals, concepts, possibilities and limitations of various concepts of preparing for birth, methods and didactics of parent education, concepts of bodywork, information and topics of conversation, considerations in the areas of education, counselling and supervision of parents by the midwife from a multi-perspective viewpoint, essential and in depth information, opportunities for a couples relationship.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present and discuss evidence-based concepts of antenatal care in various settings, conduct information and educational discussions professionally and build a basis of trust with the patient and/or relatives, taking into account cultural and religious needs, lifestyles and values.

Superior module:

Midwifery Family Care

Module description:

Preparatory work for the bachelor thesis

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4VBAPS
Type	PS
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	3.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Scientific theory, databases relevant to midwifery, derivation of research questions, systematic literature research and analysis Conception and planning of the Bachelor's thesis, optional study design, methodological discussion in the group

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to research current scientific findings in the national and international field and to formulate, process and answer research-relevant questions from the profession-specific field. They prepare the exposé for the Bachelor's thesis, preferably a literature thesis, according to scientific criteria. Optionally, in the case of an empirical method, they select the appropriate study design.

Superior module:

Applied Scientific Methods 1

Module description:

Students are capable of researching current national and international scientific findings and to formulate, further develop and answer questions relevant to research and their profession. The first bachelor thesis can for the most part be compiled independently according to the universitys guidelines.

Principles of the Health System

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4GGWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Assessment and definition of health and life, economical aspects of health care, epidemiology terminology, patient care tasks: organisation of the types of care (intra and extramural), health care policies and private/public costs; future topics, international comparison; preventive medicine, health promotion and public health

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to provide an overview of the healthcare system in Austria as well as the intramural and extramural contributions to healthcare. They are familiar with the economic evaluation of health and life, the organisational structures and operating procedures of a hospital.

Superior module:

Midwifery Family Care

Module description:

Professional Practical Training 4

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	16
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical implementation of previously taught theory according to target objectives is continually built up upon, deepened and practiced in the practical training positions. In the area of obstetrics salutophysiological care is further consolidated. Increasingly unusual and complicated births are cared for in close cooperation with the responsible midwife. Knowledge and skills are furthered through work on the maternity ward, standard situations are dealt with autonomously and students become increasingly more competent in complex situations.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to apply the midwifery therapy process in antenatal care, obstetrics and the postnatal period. They are able to recognise the limits of independent professional practice and carry out the necessary measures in cooperation with the doctor in the event of suspicion or occurrence of irregular and dangerous conditions for the woman or child during pregnancy, birth and the puerperium according to medical orders. They are able to recognise life-threatening conditions and initiate or carry out appropriate life-saving immediate measures.They are able to recognise life-threatening conditions and initiate or carry out appropriate life-saving immediate measures. Graduates are able to carry out clinical postnatal care, including competent, evidence-based breastfeeding counselling, as far as possible independently, while knowing the limits of their own responsibility and initiating further measures if necessary. They apply rules and recommendations for successful communication safely and appropriately to the situation, recognise possible traumatisationand stress at an early stage and take a sensitive, process-orientated approach to these findings.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 4

Module description:

Students are able to implement therapeutic procedures of midwifery during antenatal care, during the birth process and during the period following birth. They are capable of recognizing the limits of responsible professionalism and to perform necessary measures as prescribed by, and in a coordinated effort with the physician under circumstances suspected or known to be abnormal for the mother or child during pregnancy, birth or in the period following birth. They are capable of recognizing life threatening situations and initiating or performing the correspondent life-saving measures. For the most part, students are capable of independently giving clinical care in the period following birth including competent, evidence-based counselling on breastfeeding in full awareness of the limits of responsible action on their part and as necessary to initiate the provision of further measures. They can implement the rules and recommendations for successful communication in an assured manner appropriate to the situation. They can recognize possible traumatic experiences and stressful situations at an early stage while continuing to handle these findings in a sensitive and professional manner.

Qualitative and quantitative methods

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4QQMVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Introduction to the organisation of research processes, data collection, analysis and evaluation, identification and discussion of current national and international research projects involving midwives, introduction to epistemology (deduction, induction, abduction), introduction to empirical social research, applied or basic research, choice of research method (qualitative and quantitative), structure and implementation of research, data evaluation and analysis, statistics.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to describe social science methods and perspectives of empirical social research and have in-depth knowledge of various social and natural science research designs and their areas of application in the professional field of midwifery.

Superior module:

Applied Scientific Methods 1

Module description:

Special Topics in Obstetrics

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4STGIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	5
ECTS Credits	4
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

In depth study of labour pain and relief, medicinal analgesia, obstetric emergencies, their management and relevant medications, breech presentation and birthing mechanism, shoulder presentation, instrumental delivery, amnion pathology, amniotic fluid, umbilical cord and placenta, placental insufficiency, dystrophy, premature birth management, stillbirth, systemic maternal diseases, deformations, multiple births, Caesarean section and its indications, induction and its indications, types of conflicts, styles of conflict and communication, dealing with conflict constructively, in depth consideration of closeness and distance, role and function, critical discussions, escalation and fundamentals of de-escalation, nonviolent communication, stress management and professional communication, traumatic experiences, sensitivity towards maintaining and breaking off contact, anaesthesia, pregnancy and addictions, pharmaceuticals relevant to obstetrics, practical implementation in small groups on the topics of emergency cases, conflict communication and trauma, self awareness and stress management.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to recognise possible pre- and peripartum irregularities in the context of obstetric care and act appropriately while maintaining the limits of personal responsibility. Against the background of a responsible and ethically reflected professional attitude, they are able to communicate efficiently with all those involved. They are able to recognise the indications, contraindications and modes of action of the of the main pharmaceuticals relevant in the pre- and peripartum period. Graduates are able to provide manual assistance in urgent cases of breech presentation, perform manual placental abruption and assist in obstetric operations (vacuum extraction, forcep, curettage, section). Graduates recognise pathologies in the postpartum period, recognise the limits of their own responsibility and if necessary, call in experts from the relevant related disciplines.

Superior module:

The Pathology of Birth

Module description:

Completion of this course enables students in the context of pregnancy care to recognize and adequately react to possible complications before, during and after delivery while acknowledging their individual limits of professional responsibility. Their responsible and ethnically reflective professional stance makes them capable of efficiently communicating with all involved parties. In so doing they can implement their knowledge of conflict management and communication with confidence. They are capable of naming indications, contraindications and effects of the most important and relevant drugs used in prenatal care, during delivery as well as postpartum.

Tutorial Professional Practical Training 4

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates deepen their practical skills based on the catalog of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, see Appendix 5 implemented in the program's own internship handbook) in the delivery room and in the inpatient setting. Graduates are able to practice the theoretical content of the 4th semester in practice.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 4

Module description:

obstetric emergencies

Semester	4
Academic year	2
Course code	HEBB4GNFIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Obstetric emergencies in mother and child and their management (e.g. shoulder dystocia, atony, eclampsia etc.) as well as relevant medication, acute caesarean section, escalation and basic rules of de-escalation, non-violent communication, stress management and professional communication, practical exercises in small groups on the topics of emergency, emergency communication in the team and those affected, documentation, stress management.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to recognise possible pre- and peripartum irregularities in the context of obstetric care and to act appropriately while maintaining the limits of personal responsibility. Against the background of a responsible and ethically reflected professional attitude, they are able to communicate efficiently with all those involved. They apply their knowledge of conflicts and communication confidently. They are able to name the indications, contraindications and modes of action of the main pharmaceuticals relevant in the pre- and peripartum period. They are able to recognise peripartum emergencies and act accordingly; they are proficient in the resuscitation of mother and child

Superior module:

The Pathology of Birth

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Accompanying seminar and Bachelor's thesis

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5BBASE
Type	SE
Kind	Bachelor thesis
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

The students work on midwifery-specific, practice-relevant questions. After essential steps of the BA thesis have already been carried out in the 4th semester in the course ¿Preparatory work for the Bachelor thesis¿, the Bachelor thesis is completed in this course according to scientific criteria and systematic literature research.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to research current scientific findings in the national and international field and to formulate, process and answer research-relevant questions from the profession-specific field. The Bachelor's thesis can be written largely independently and in accordance with the requirements of the University. Graudates are able to fulfil the requirements of lifelong learning and the continuing education obligation in terms of continuous adaptation to medical-scientific and social-scientific findings in order to ensure the quality of professional practice and contribute to the further development of the midwifery profession. They are able to select and apply relevant scientific research methods, process the data collected to answer questions and subsequently utilise scientific findings and phenomena for professional and scientific development. Graduates are able to largely independently plan, carry out and analyse their chosen topic. The focus is on empirically correct work with a suitable method, a scientifically sound basic part and an intensive examination of transfer possibilities into practical professional life. As a critical and constructive counterpart, graduates are able to reflect on the work of the group members and utilise group processes that are useful for scientific work.

Superior module:

Applied Scientific Methods 2

Module description:

Students are able to describe the origin and development of scientific disciplines and discuss them within the context of midwifery science. They are capable of naming the unique characteristics of associated professions and their significance for the discipline of midwifery. They can name the most important theories, methods and publications of professional relevance. The students are able to describe methods used in the social sciences and the perspectives of empirical social research, have detailed knowledge of the various research designs used in social and natural sciences and their areas of application for the midwife profession and specifically for developing their second bachelor thesis.

Forensic Aspects of Midwifery Care

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5FAHVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Goals of documentation in midwifery care, criteria of good documentation, developing and revising standards, documentation in various fields, dealing with mistakes, assistance in dealing with liability and claims within the jurisdiction of criminal law, midwifery and consultant fields.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present the forensic challenges with regard to correct midwife documentation in clinical and non-clinical settings, discuss the forensic-legal situation in Austria and safely put the findings into practice.

Superior module:

Freelance Midwife Employment

Module description:

Students are capable of discussing the historical and expected future development of out-of-hospital obstetrics in Austria based on scientific findings. Challenges and opportunities can be described in detail. Students are capable of performing therapeutic procedures of midwifery in out-of-hospital obstetrics. They can assess injuries sustained during delivery and if necessary tend to them appropriately with sutures. Students are able to describe the forensic challenges in regard to proper documentation by the midwife in clinical and out-of-hospital areas, discuss the legal forensic situation in Austria and implement their knowledge in practice. Students can utilize fundamental competencies in analysis, reflection and argumentation within the context of sustainable and ethical obstetrics and can explain and deal with developments within the profession in an analytically critical manner.

Freelance Midwife Employment

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5FHEIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	3
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

The tradition and field of work for freelance midwives in Austria, the present state and sociocultural context, holistic midwifery care, home delivery assistance: prerequisites, organisation, documentation, special features, opportunities and limitations. Introduction to care (sutures) of episiotomies and perineal tears by the midwife, scientific findings on out-of-the hospital obstetrics, (transfer) concepts of safe and personally chosen obstetric care, preparation, consultation, contract, equipment, course of events, grey areas, dealing with special situations, birth injuries and their treatment, special constellations of out-of-the hospital postpartum care, differential diagnoses using out-of-hospital resources.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to discuss the historical and expected future development of out-of-hospital obstetrics in out-of-hospital obstetrics in Austria on the basis of scientific findings. Challenges and opportunities can be presented in detail. Graduates are able to carry out the midwifery therapy process in out-of-hospital obstetrics. They can independently assess and treat birth injuries. The graduates are able to analyse and critically examine developments related to the profession.

Superior module:

Freelance Midwife Employment

Module description:

Health Promotion

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5GFÖIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	7
ECTS Credits	5.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Selective study of public health aspects of relevance (screenings, vaccinations, preventive medical examinations, primary, secondary and tertiary prevention, special PND and their effects on public and individual health), interdisciplinary cooperation in implementing the 2015 health plan; A cross section of topics in social areas: domestic violence, counselling for mothers and parents, families with multiple problems, selected female health topics, biophsychosocial contexts of a womans health, critical situations of communication, trauma supervision, first aid kit for communication, communicating with persons under stress, monitoring extero-gestation with emphasis on recovery.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present, analyse and specifically implement occupation-specific concepts of health promotion and prevention. They are able to name occupation-specific requirements from the Austrian healthcare system and derive effects on the individual occupational and personal groups. Students are able to competently inform women and families, particularly with regard to sexuality, conception regulation and family planning, thereby enabling them to make personal, informed decisions. They are able to comprehensively explain the terms psychosomatics and trauma counselling and can apply this knowledge in midwifery therapy work. Students will be able to assess the impact of the risk concept. They can provide evidence-based information on various screening examinations in women's lives. They will be able to discuss the supervision of the exogestation with a focus on postnatal recovery in theoretical and practical terms. Students can create and implement an evidence-based, methodically and didactically coherent parenting course concept.

Superior module:

Socratic Method

Module description:

Students are able to describe, analyse and selectively implement professionally relevant concepts of health promotion and preventive medicine. They are capable of naming professionally relevant standards of the Austrian health system and infer their effect on individual professions or a specific group of persons. Students are capable of competently furnishing women and/or families with information especially in the areas of sexuality, conception and family planning in order to enable individual and informed decisions. They are capable of comprehensively explaining the meanings of the terms psychosomatic and trauma counselling and can implement this knowledge in their therapeutic work as a midwife. Students can assess the implications of the concept of risk. They can give evidence-base information on diverse screening tests needed during a womans life. Supervision of the exterior gestation period with emphasis on pelvic floor exercises can be described theoretically as well as in practice. Students can develop and implement an evidence-based, methodically didactic and cleverly constructed course concept for expectant parents.

Parent Education 2

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5ELBIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	2
ECTS Credits	3
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Development of an evidence-based methodological and didactical concept for parent education before and after birth with special attention paid to teaching in a versatile and encouraging manner: In-class presentations. The parent education concepts are resource oriented, strengthen the sense of participant coherence and impart in depth information.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present, analyse and specifically implement profession-specific concepts of health promotion and prevention. The supervision of the exogestation with a focus on regression can be discussed theoretically and practically. Graduates will be able to create and implement an evidence-based, methodically and didactically structured concept.

Superior module:

Socratic Method

Module description:

Professional Midwifery

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5PHHPS
Type	PS
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Development of scientific professionalism, demarcations and overlaps, the doula phenomenon, trans- and interdisciplinarity, development of midwifery science, source and reference sciences, natural sciences, social sciences and theology and their sub-areas relevant to midwives (especially psychotherapy, physiotherapy, social work), development of new disciplines; theories, methods and publications in midwifery science, researchers.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates will be able to describe the emergence and development of scientific disciplines and discuss them in relation to midwifery science. They are able to name unique features of neighbouring professional fields and derive their significance for the midwifery discipline. They will be able to name key theories, methods and publications related to the profession.

Superior module:

Socratic Method

Module description:

Professional Practical Training 5

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	13
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical implementation of previously taught theory according to target objectives is continually built up upon, deepened and practiced in the practical training positions. Students can implement comprehensive, patient-oriented salutophysiological maternity care. They recognize deviations from the norm and complications and can take appropriate measures and work in close collaboration with physicians. They continually implement therapeutic procedures of midwifery. In the elective professional practical training the relevant skills needed for a future career path or to compose the bachelor thesis can be acquired. Various visits and internships to professionally relevant facilities deepen their knowledge of related domains, for example youth welfare services.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to provide care, counselling and nursing for pregnant women, women in labour and women who have and the newborn and infant largely independently and in a process-orientated manner, to assess the regular course of pregnancy, birth, puerperium and breastfeeding as well as the healthy development of the newborn and infant, and breastfeeding as well as the healthy development of the newborn and infant and to take measures appropriate to the situation. They are able to use medicines in accordance with legal requirements. Graduates are able to make obstetric decisions and to argue for them.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 5

Module description:

Students are capable of giving responsible and process-oriented care, counselling and nursing to expectant mothers and their babies before, during and in the period following birth, can assess the progress of a normal pregnancy, birth and period following birth as well as the development of the newborn and infant and set measures appropriate to the situation. They are capable of utilizing medicaments according to legal regulations. The students are capable of making obstetric decisions and supporting and justifying their decisions. They are capable of recognizing their own ambivalences as well as those of others and dealing with them in a transparent manner. Their own experiences can be reflected on taking common mechanisms of defence into consideration.

Tutorial Professional Practical Training 5

Semester	5
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB5BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates deepen their knowledge of the catalogue of learning objectives (FH-Heb-AV, see Annex 5 implemented in the programme's own internship handbook) to deepen their practical skills in the delivery room and in the inpatient setting, as well as in the elective internship. Graduates are able to practically apply the theoretical practice the theoretical content of the 5th semester.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 5

Module description:

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Applied Midwifery Science

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6AHWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	6.5
ECTS Credits	10
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Practical and theoretical revision course covering all professionally relevant subject areas, the professional begin, fears and confidence, team dynamics, decision-making process.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to carry out the midwifery therapy process independently and safely. They can identify the responsibilities of related professional groups and take the necessary measures through multi-professional cooperation, including communicative and organisational skills.

Superior module:

Networking in Midwifery

Module description:

Students are capable of autonomously performing therapeutic procedures of midwifery. They can name the jurisdiction of associated professions and through multi-professional cooperation can take necessary measures under inclusion of communicative and organisational skills. Should students work as freelance midwifes they are capable of developing, designing and implementing their work according to organisational and business management principles. Completion of this course familiarizes students with the most important legal regulations in the profession and enables them to appropriately implement this knowledge in practice especially in regard to interdisciplinary cooperation.

Bachelor examination

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6KBPBP
Type	BP
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Core material of semesters 1 to 6, in-depth examination of the topic of the Bachelor's thesis, linking the core material with relevant reference disciplines

Learning Outcomes:

Positive completion of the Bachelor's examination and receipt of the professional licence.

Superior module:

Bachelor examination

Module description:

Freelance Profession and Principles of Business Management

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6FBWIL
Type	IL
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Founding of a practice, public relations, introduction to accounting, tax information, commercial social insurance, credit agreements and property register

Learning Outcomes:

Superior module:

Networking in Midwifery

Module description:

Legal Basis

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6RGLVO
Type	VO
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	1
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Introduction to law. Overview of social security legislation, focal point of patient rights, contract law including contract governing medical treatment, liability law, employment law (MTD Austrian medical technical service statutes and Austrian HebG midwife statutes).

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates know the most important legal regulations in their professional field and can apply them correctly in practice, especially in interdisciplinary cooperation.

Superior module:

Networking in Midwifery

Module description:

Poster design and Bachelor presentation

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6PBPSE
Type	SE
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	2
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Structure, criteria and implementation of a scientific poster, poster presentation, introduction to publications, conception, organization and implementation of a specialist training course, presentation and presentation of the Bachelor's thesis to a specialist audience

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to present and discuss the results of their Bachelor's thesis to a specialised audience in a scientifically correct manner. They can underline the presentation with different media (posters, newspaper articles). They are able to utilise scientific findings and phenomena for professional and scientific development. They know the criteria for specialist training and are able to organise and carry it out.

Superior module:

Applied Scientific Methods 3

Module description:

Students are capable of adapting to the demands of lifelong learning and a professional obligation to further education and training under the aspect of the continual need to assimilate medical and social science findings in order to guarantee professional quality and contribute to the advancement of the midwife profession. They are capable of selecting and implementing relevant scientific methods of research and are capable of processing the compiled data to generate answers to research questions. They can subsequently harness the scientific findings and phenomenon in order to advance professional and scientific development. Students are capable of managing the planning, performing and analysing individually selected topics. In so doing they focus on flawless empirical work using an appropriate method, on the utilization of sound scientific principles with intense concentration on the professional implementation possibilities of such information. Acting as a constructive critic for team members, students are able to reflect on the work of others and utilize advantageous group processes for scientific work.

Professional Practical Training 6

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6BPRIT
Type	IT
Kind	Internship (S)
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0
ECTS Credits	13
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

In the elective professional practical training the relevant skills needed for a future career path or to compose the bachelor thesis can be acquired. Students can increasingly assume autonomous care of both woman giving birth and key persons accompanying them during the entire delivery process including the possible development of complications. In close collaboration with the midwife and in cooperation with an interdisciplinary team skills are practiced and reflected upon. Autonomously assuming their role as a midwife under supervision is supported during practical training as well as via supervision counselling and future autonomous work is prepared for.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to carry out the midwifery therapy process in accordance with professional and scientific knowledge and experience. They are able to analyse and reflect on measures and independently develop solutions appropriate to the situation. They are able to act in accordance with professional, economic and ecological principles. Graduates acquire routine and competence in coping with the complex day-to-day work of a midwife. Special, individually required or desired additional competences can be acquired through the targeted selection of the elective work placement.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 6

Module description:

Students are capable of performing therapeutic procedures of midwifery based on professional and scientific findings and experiences. They are capable of analysing procedures, to reflect and develop solution approaches appropriate to the situation. They can act in accordance with professional codes and economic and ecological principles. Completion of this course enables students to acquire routine and expertise in coping with the complex professional daily life of a midwife. Specific, individually necessary or desired supplemental skills can be acquired by selectively choosing an elective professional practical training.

Psychosocial Developmental Processes 2

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6PEPRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	1
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	final

Lecture content:

Disbandment of the group, reflection on changes and development processes, career resources

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates know their personal resources and limitations with regard to their professional activities and are aware of the value of professional networking.

Superior module:

Networking in Midwifery

Module description:

Tutorial Professional Practical Training 6

Semester	6
Academic year	3
Course code	HEBB6BPRRC
Type	RC
Kind	Compulsory
Language of instruction	German
SWS	0.5
ECTS Credits	0.5
Examination character	immanent

Lecture content:

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates are able to analyse and reflect on measures and independently develop solutions appropriate to the situation.

Superior module:

Professional Practical Training 6

Module description:

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Semester	Semesters 1, 3, 5: courses held only in winter semester (mid-September to end of January), Semesters 2, 4, 6: courses held only in summer semester (mid-February to end of June)
SWS	weekly contact hours over 14 weeks in semester (example SWS 2 equals 28 contact hours for the whole course
ECTS Credits	Work load in ECTS credits, 1 ECTS credit equals an estimated 25 hours of work for the student
Type	BP = Bachelor final exam DP/MP = Master final exam IL = Lecture with integrated project work IT = Individual training/phases LB = Lab (session) PS = Pro-seminar PT = Project RC = Course with integrated reflective practice RE = Revision course SE = Seminar TU = Tutorial UB = Practice session/Subject practical sessions VO = Lecture

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
_meta_pixel	Registers a unique ID that identifies and recognizes the user.	3 months	HTML	Meta
linkedin_insight_tag	Registers a unique ID that identifies and recognizes the user. Used for targeted advertising.	session	HTML	LinkedIn

Name	Purpose	Lifetime	Type	Provider
_ga	Used to distinguish users.	2 years	HTML	Google
_gid	Used to distinguish users.	1 day	HTML	Google
_dc_gtm_UA-7497985-1	Used by DoubleClick (Google Tag Manager) to help identify the visitors by either age, gender or interests.	2 years	HTML	Google
_gali	Used by Google Analytics to recognize clicks on different links with the same link target.	1 minute	HTML	Google