V.5. MIDWIFE

The training programme for obtaining evidence of formal qualifications in midwifery consists of the following two parts: Theoretical and technical instruction General subjects Basic anatomy and physiology Basic pathology Basic bacteriology, virology and parasitology Basic biophysics, biochemistry and radiology Paediatrics, with particular reference to new-born infants Hygiene, health education, preventive medicine, early diagnosis of diseases Nutrition and dietetics, with particular reference to women, new-born and young babies Basic sociology and socio-medical questions Basic pharmacology Psychology Principles and methods of teaching Health and social legislation and health organisation Professional ethics and professional legislation Sex education and family planning Legal protection of mother and infant Subjects specific to the activities of midwives Anatomy and physiology Embryology and development of the fœtus Pregnancy, childbirth and puerperium Gynaecological and obstetrical pathology Preparation for childbirth and parenthood, including psychological aspects Preparation for delivery (including knowledge and use of technical equipment in obstetrics) Analgesia, anaesthesia and resuscitation Physiology and pathology of the new-born infant Care and supervision of the new-born infant Psychological and social factors Practical and clinical training This training is to be dispensed under appropriate supervision: Advising of pregnant women, involving at least 100 pre-natal examinations. Supervision and care of at least 40 pregnant women. Conduct by the student of at least 40 deliveries; where this number cannot be reached owing to the lack of available women in labour, it may be reduced to a minimum of 30, provided that the student assists with 20 further deliveries. Active participation with breech deliveries. Where this is not possible because of lack of breech deliveries, practice may be in a simulated situation. Performance of episiotomy and initiation into suturing. Initiation shall include theoretical instruction and clinical practice. The practice of suturing includes suturing of the wound following an episiotomy and a simple perineal laceration. This may be in a simulated situation if absolutely necessary. Supervision and care of 40 women at risk in pregnancy, or labour or post-natal period. Supervision and care (including examination) of at least 100 post-natal women and healthy new-born infants. Observation and care of the new-born requiring special care, including those born pre-term, post-term, underweight or ill. Care of women with pathological conditions in the fields of gynaecology and obstetrics. Initiation into care in the field of medicine and surgery. Initiation shall include theoretical instruction and clinical practice. The theoretical and technical training (Part A of the training programme) shall be balanced and coordinated with the clinical training (Part B of the same programme) in such a way that the knowledge and experience listed in this Annex may be acquired in an adequate manner. Clinical instruction shall take the form of supervised in-service training in hospital departments or other health services approved by the competent authorities or bodies. As part of this training, student midwives shall participate in the activities of the departments concerned in so far as those activities contribute to their training. They shall be taught the responsibilities involved in the activities of midwives. Country Evidence of formal qualifications Body awarding the evidence of qualifications Professional title Reference date België/Belgique/Belgien Diploma van vroedvrouw/Diplôme d'accoucheuse De erkende opleidingsinstituten/Les établissements d'enseignement De bevoegde Examen- commissie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap/Le Jury compétent d'enseignement de la Communauté française Vroedvrouw/Accoucheuse 23 January 1983 Česká republika 1. Diplom o ukončení studia ve studijním programu ošetřovatelství ve studijním oboru porodní asistentka (bakalář, Bc.) Vysvědčení o státní závěrečné zkoušce 1. Vysoká škola zřízená nebo uznaná státem Porodní asistentka/porodní asistent 1 May 2004 2. Diplom o ukončení studia ve studijním oboru diplomovaná porodní asistentka (diplomovaný specialista, DiS.) Vysvědčení o absolutoriu 2. Vyšší odborná škola zřízená nebo uznaná státem Danmark Bevis for bestået jordemodereksamen Danmarks jordemoderskole Jordemoder 23 January 1983 Deutschland Zeugnis über die staatliche Prüfung für Hebammen und Entbindungspfleger Staatlicher Prüfungsausschuss Hebamme Entbindungspfleger 23 January 1983 Eesti Diplom ämmaemanda erialal 1. Tallinna Meditsiinikool 2. Tartu Meditsiinikool Ämmaemand 1 May 2004 Ελλάς 1. Πτυχίο Τμήματος Μαιευτικής Τεχνολογικών Εκπαιδευτικών Ιδρυμάτων (Τ.Ε.Ι.) 1. Τεχνολογικά Εκπαιδευτικά Ιδρύματα (Τ.Ε.Ι.) Μαία Μαιευτής 23 January 1983 2. Πτυχίο του Τμήματος Μαιών της Ανωτέρας Σχολής Στελεχών Υγείας και Κοινων. Πρόνοιας (ΚΑΤΕΕ) 2. ΚΑΤΕΕ Υπουργείου Εθνικής Παιδείας και Θρησκευμάτων 3. Πτυχίο Μαίας Ανωτέρας Σχολής Μαιών 3. Υπουργείο Υγείας και Πρόνοιας España Título de Matrona Título de Asistente obstétrico (matrona) Título de Enfermería obstétrica-ginecológica Ministerio de Educación y Cultura Matrona Asistente obstétrico 1 January 1986 France Diplôme de sage-femme L'Etat Sage-femme 23 January 1983 Ireland Certificate in Midwifery An Board Altranais Midwife 23 January 1983 Italia Diploma d'ostetrica Scuole riconosciute dallo Stato Ostetrica 23 January 1983 Κύπρος Δίπλωμα στο μεταβασικό πρόγραμμα Μαιευτικής Νοσηλευτική Σχολή Εγγεγραμμένη Μαία 1 May 2004 Latvija Diploms par vecmātes kvalifikācijas iegūšanu Māsu skolas Vecmāte 1 May 2004 Lietuva 1. Aukštojo mokslo diplomas, nurodantis suteiktą bendrosios praktikos slaugytojo profesinę kvalifikaciją, ir profesinės kvalifikacijos pažymėjimas, nurodantis suteiktą akušerio profesinę kvalifikaciją Pažymėjimas, liudijantis profesinę praktiką akušerijoje 1. Universitetas Akušeris 1 May 2004 2. Aukštojo mokslo diplomas (neuniversitetinės studijos), nurodantis suteiktą bendrosios praktikos slaugytojo profesinę kvalifikaciją, ir profesinės kvalifikacijos pažymėjimas, nurodantis suteiktą akušerio profesinę kvalifikaciją Pažymėjimas, liudijantis profesinę praktiką akušerijoje 2. Kolegija 3. Aukštojo mokslo diplomas (neuniversitetinės studijos), nurodantis suteiktą akušerio profesinę kvalifikaciją 3. Kolegija Luxembourg Diplôme de sage-femme Ministère de l'éducation nationale, de la formation professionnelle et des sports Sage-femme 23 January 1983 Magyarország Szülésznő bizonyítvány Iskola/főiskola Szülésznő 1 May 2004 Malta Lawrja jew diploma fl- Istudji tal-Qwiebel Universita’ ta' Malta Qabla 1 May 2004 Nederland Diploma van verloskundige Door het Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport erkende opleidings-instellingen Verloskundige 23 January 1983 Österreich Hebammen-Diplom Hebammenakademie Bundeshebammenlehranstalt Hebamme 1 January 1994 Polska Dyplom ukończenia studiów wyższych na kierunku położnictwo z tytułem ‘magister położnictwa’ Instytucja prowadząca kształcenie na poziomie wyższym uznana przez właściwe władze (Higher educational institution recognised by the competent authorities) Położna 1 May 2004 Portugal 1. Diploma de enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de saúde materna e obstétrica 1. Ecolas de Enfermagem Enfermeiro especialista em enfermagem de saúde materna e obstétrica 1 January 1986 2. Diploma/carta de curso de estudos superiores especializados em enfermagem de saúde materna e obstétrica 2. Escolas Superiores de Enfermagem 3. Diploma (do curso de pós-licenciatura) de especialização em enfermagem de saúde materna e obstétrica 3. Escolas Superiores de Enfermagem Escolas Superiores de Saúde Slovenija Diploma, s katero se podeljuje strokovni naslov ‘diplomirana babica/diplomirani babičar’ 1. Univerza 2. Visoka strokovna šola diplomirana babica/diplomirani babičar 1 May 2004 Slovensko 1. Vysokoškolský diplom o udelení akademického titulu ‘bakalár z pôrodnej asistencie’ (‘Bc.’) 2. Absolventský diplom v študijnom odbore diplomovaná pôrodná asistentka 1. Vysoká škola 2. Stredná zdravotnícka škola Pôrodná asistentka 1 May 2004 Suomi/ Finland 1. Kätilön tutkinto/barnmorskeexamen 1. Terveydenhuoltooppi-laitokset/hälsovårdsläroanstalter Kätilö/Barnmorska 1 January 1994 2. Sosiaali- ja terveysalan ammattikorkeakoulututkinto, kätilö (AMK)/yrkeshögskoleexamen inom hälsovård och det sociala området, barnmorska (YH) 2. Ammattikorkeakoulut/ Yrkeshögskolor Sverige Barnmorskeexamen Universitet eller högskola Barnmorska 1 January 1994 United Kingdom Statement of registration as a Midwife on part 10 of the register kept by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health visiting Various Midwife 23 January 1983

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