Basic information
| Study programme | Midwife |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Institution | Rīga Stradiņš University |
| Study field | Health Care |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 42723 |
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| EQF/LQF Level | 6 |
| Study Programme Type | Otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija un profesionālā bakalaura grāds) vai otrā līmeņa profesionālā augstākā izglītība (piektā līmeņa profesionālā kvalifikācija), īstenojama pēc vispārējās vai profesionālās vidējās izglītības ieguves. Studiju ilgums pilna laika studijās četri gadi |
| Study programme (short name) | Professional bachelor study programme |
| Thematic group | Māszinības |
| ISCED code | 0913 |
| ISCED | Māszinības |
| Credit points | 240 |
| Degree to be acquired | Professional Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care |
| Qualification to be obtained | Midwife |
| Study type and form | Full time studies |
| Study lenght | 4 years |
| Language | latvian |
Licence information
| Licence number | 04055-42 |
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| Licence date | 29.05.2010 |
| Licenced till |
Accreditation information
| Accreditation page number | Netiek izsniegta |
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| Accreditation date | 27.05.2024 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 28.05.2030 |
Results
1. Able to take responsibility and initiative by skilfully educating patients, their family members, care team members and the public about sexual and reproductive health.
2. Able to discuss, take decisions and solve problems regarding measures to improve the quality of care for pregnant women and women in labour by participating in the development of the professional area, including medical treatment.
3. Able to show the knowledge required for planning, providing and assessing the general and reproductive health care.
4. Able to demonstrate understanding of midwifery philosophy, professional ethics, as well as legislative acts regulating their professional activity.
5. Able to demonstrate basic and specialised knowledge in scientific areas which form the basis of woman’s and her family’s care, as well as knowledge of biological functions of a woman and the newborn, anatomy, physiology, and impact of physical and social environment on a person’s health status and critical understanding of such knowledge, moreover, some knowledge corresponds to the highest level of achievement of the relevant scientific sector or profession.
6. Able to take full care for the woman and her reproductive health throughout all periods of her life, manage physiological pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care, using the theoretical bases and skills learnt. Able to carry out evaluation and care for the health condition of a newborn and a child under one year of age.
7. Able to use knowledge in organising and managing midwifery work, takes responsibility and initiative when performing individual work, working on a team or leading other people’s work, participate in medical treatment.
8. Able to evaluate impact of their professional activity on the environment and society, understand and discuss midwifery sector matters both with specialists and laymen.
9. Able to organise their learning independently, encourage continuous learning and professional development of their subordinates.
10. Able to participate in quality improvement activities in health care, analyse scientific and professional information, develop and update documentation to be used in childbirth assistance, solve problems in developing clinical guidelines in reproductive health and childbirth, reduce risks in health care.
2. Able to discuss, take decisions and solve problems regarding measures to improve the quality of care for pregnant women and women in labour by participating in the development of the professional area, including medical treatment.
3. Able to show the knowledge required for planning, providing and assessing the general and reproductive health care.
4. Able to demonstrate understanding of midwifery philosophy, professional ethics, as well as legislative acts regulating their professional activity.
5. Able to demonstrate basic and specialised knowledge in scientific areas which form the basis of woman’s and her family’s care, as well as knowledge of biological functions of a woman and the newborn, anatomy, physiology, and impact of physical and social environment on a person’s health status and critical understanding of such knowledge, moreover, some knowledge corresponds to the highest level of achievement of the relevant scientific sector or profession.
6. Able to take full care for the woman and her reproductive health throughout all periods of her life, manage physiological pregnancy, childbirth and post-natal care, using the theoretical bases and skills learnt. Able to carry out evaluation and care for the health condition of a newborn and a child under one year of age.
7. Able to use knowledge in organising and managing midwifery work, takes responsibility and initiative when performing individual work, working on a team or leading other people’s work, participate in medical treatment.
8. Able to evaluate impact of their professional activity on the environment and society, understand and discuss midwifery sector matters both with specialists and laymen.
9. Able to organise their learning independently, encourage continuous learning and professional development of their subordinates.
10. Able to participate in quality improvement activities in health care, analyse scientific and professional information, develop and update documentation to be used in childbirth assistance, solve problems in developing clinical guidelines in reproductive health and childbirth, reduce risks in health care.
Documents
| Document | Document type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Expert / Experts joint report | Expert / Experts joint report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | latvian |
History of study programme
| Date | Information | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| 02.02.2023 |