COURSE CURRICULUM

The program develops advanced midwifery competencies focused on providing culturally safe, values-based care for women and babies, with a strong emphasis on cultural competence and respect for diverse backgrounds. Students are trained to critically reflect on their practice and apply midwifery knowledge and skills effectively within complex and changing clinical environments. The course highlights the importance of skilled midwifery care in both local and international contexts, encouraging students to understand its global relevance. A strong evidence-based approach is embedded, requiring students to critically analyse scientific literature, health standards, and clinical data, and to integrate this knowledge into woman-centred care and informed clinical decision-making. Students also develop proficiency in using current technologies to support safe and effective therapeutic interventions in midwifery practice. Communication skills are emphasised to ensure effective engagement with women, families, and interprofessional healthcare teams, while also promoting the role of midwifery within primary healthcare and public health systems. The program fosters leadership, reflective practice, and the ability to support the development of self and others. Students also gain an understanding of legal and ethical frameworks governing midwifery practice and learn to work autonomously and responsibly within these boundaries. Finally, the course encourages lifelong learning to continually enhance professional knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the midwifery profession.