82210 - Activities of Professional Training - Internship 2 (BO)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the module, the student has the ability to apply knowledge and understanding to independently implement:

1) obstetric care techniques learned in theory, in obstetrics, gynecology and neonatal;

2) relational skills based on welcoming, listening, self-containment, empathy, absence of judgment and prejudice. Knows the specific functions of the midwife / or in relation to other professional figures in team work.

Course contents

During the second year of internship, students of the Bachelor's Degree in Midwifery carry out their clinical training in various hospital and community settings, including family counseling centers, outpatient clinics for physiological pregnancy, term pregnancy, and high-risk pregnancy, breastfeeding support clinics, the obstetric-gynecological operating room, and the neonatal unit.

The second-year internship is aimed at acquiring knowledge, skills, and behaviors specifically related to providing specialized care in counseling and neonatal care settings. In the neonatal internship, students will also have the opportunity to apply the techniques learned during the 20-hour WHO-UNICEF Course for breastfeeding support directed at mothers of newborns.

Throughout each internship experience, the student is supervised by a clinical tutor. In order to be admitted to the internship exam, in addition to completing the required number of hours, the student must achieve a satisfactory level in all the learning objectives established for the clinical education pathway of the academic year.

Readings/Bibliography

Costantini, W. (a cura di). (2020). Trattando di scienza ed arte della professione ostetrica. Piccin.

Teaching methods

Experiential learning – Students acquire practical skills through direct involvement in care activities under the supervision of experienced midwifery tutors.

Observation and progressive participation – Initially, students observe activities and are then gradually involved in performing procedures under supervision, until they develop greater autonomy.

Assessment methods

During the internship, learning is monitored through the following tools:

Daily activity log: the student documents the activities carried out, the cases followed, and personal reflections. The tutor assesses the student’s level of autonomy in the practices performed and suggests possible improvements.

Ongoing evaluation form: completed by the clinical tutor or internship supervisor to monitor progress throughout the internship.

Direct observation: the tutor assesses the student's technical, relational, and decision-making skills.

At the end of the internship period, learning assessment is based on:

Final evaluation form: the tutor assigns a final assessment based on the skills acquired, the level of professionalism, and the student’s autonomy.

The internship exam is structured as follows:

a) preparation and presentation of a PowerPoint on a topic of the student’s choice, delivered in a plenary session;

b) a practical test with a realistic simulation scenario aimed at verifying the achievement of the learning objectives for the academic year, including the student’s ability to communicate effectively with patients and service users.

During the exam, the examination board will pay particular attention to the student’s use of appropriate technical and scientific language.

The final evaluation will take into account all internship experiences completed.

Teaching tools

Internship evaluation form

Office hours

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