Course: Introduction to Theory of Midwifery I

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Course title Introduction to Theory of Midwifery I
Course code POA/PRP03
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Bubeníková Štěpánka, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Dorazilová Radmila, Mgr. PhD.
Course content
The history of midwifery and obstetrics in antiquity, the Middle Ages and modern times in the world and here. Midwifery during the reign of Maria Theresa. Social status of grandmothers, business and other regulations. Midwifery today. Notable personalities of midwifery and obstetrics. Training midwives in babický schools. Training of midwives in the 20th century and in the present. Myths and superstitions in midwifery. Professional organization of midwives in the world and in the Czech Republic and their importance for midwives. Nursing in antiquity, the Middle Ages and modern times in the world and here. Establishment of the first of hospitals in the country. Nursing in the late 19th century, the establishment of nursing schools, the first nursing school in the Czech lands. Nursing education in the 20th century and in the present. A brief overview of the development of medicine from prehistoric times to the present. Some important persons.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Methods of Written Work, Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course introduces students to the historical development of midwifery, midwifery in present and in the world as well as important personalities of the field. It also deals with the development of education and the present state of education in midwifery. It outlines the history of medicine and nursing, and introduces important personalities in these areas. Part of the course is an overview of basic legal standards of the EU and the Czech Republic relating to midwifery. As part of this course image of midwives will be discussed.
Students completing the event will: - know the historical development of the field of midwifery and midwifery, nursing and medicine - understand current problems disciplines - gain an overview of the legislation relating to midwifery and nurse - provide an overview of the development of education and training in contemporary fields
Prerequisites
After completing the studies, the student will orient himself in the field of obstetrics, from a historical perspective to the present, will know the legislation related to the field and current education in the field.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of Activities ( Technical works), Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

Attendance in seminars and practicals, elaboration of seminar paper on assigned topic
Recommended literature
  • Čepický, P., Líbalová, Z. (2006). Historie vedení porodu. Moderní gynekologie a porodnictví.
  • Doležal, A. (2001). Od babictví k porodnictví. Praha: Karolinum UK.
  • Eliašová,A., Závodná, V. Dejiny pôrodnej asistencie.
  • Gordon, R. (1995). Podivuhodné dějiny lékařství. Praha: Melantrich.
  • Junas, J. (1977). Průkopnící medicíny. Praha: Avicenum.
  • Lavičková, M. a kol. (1997). Lékaři - encyklopedická edice. Praha: Encyklopedický dům.
  • Lesný, I. a kol. (1994). Slavní lékaři. Praha: Gragment.
  • Nuland, S. B. (2000). Lékařství v průběhu staletí. Praha: Knižní klub.
  • Porter, R. (2001). Největší dobrodiní lidstva - historie medicíny od starověku po současnost. Praha: Knižní klub.
  • Schotz, H. (1994). Kronika medicíny. Praha: Fortuna.
  • Štembera, Z. (2004). Historie české perinatologie. Praha: Maxdorf.
  • Vránová, V. (2007). Historie babictví a současnost porodní asistence. Olomouc: VUP.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Midwifery (2020) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter