Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences at Fulda Department of Nursing and Health Sciences

Hochschule Fulda University of Applied Sciences at Fulda Department of Nursing and Health Sciences Appendix 2 of the Examination Regulations Module Handbook Bachelor of Midwifery 1

Overview H 1: H 2: H 3: H 4: H 5: H 6: H 7: H 8: H 9: Scientific Reasoning and Working Building Relationships and Implementing Caring Concepts Understanding Structures of Health Care Understanding and Maintaining Vital Functions Postnatal Care and Breast-Feeding Midwifery Care in Child Birth Supporting and Advising Pregnant Women Monitoring and Managing Abnormality in Childbirth Recognising Developmental Disorders and Diseases H 10: Supporting, Monitoring and Diagnosing in Peripartum Care H 11: Monitoring and Managing Abnormality in Pregnancy H 12: Health Promotion of Women and Families H13: Peripartal Care H 14: Understanding and Using Social Research Methods H 15: Acting Self-employed and Economically H: 16 Clinical Decisions and Evidence H 17: Developing Midwifery Science 2

Module: H1 Scientific Reasoning and Working Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Dea Niebuhr Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 1 st Module type: Required Credits: 10 Contact hours: 144 1 Semester/yearly objectives/s kills Prerequisites: None Self-directed learning hours: 156 Language: German / English Working on selected issues relevant to the study of midwifery students acquire the skills needed to formulate a health science issue; to work with relevant scientific literature; and to discuss their findings in groups. Using relevant data bases, library resources and online access the students learn to research scientific publications; to grasp the sense of English language abstracts and technical texts; to take part in study groups, preparing research results while following the rules of scientific procedure; and to prepare written and oral presentations. The basic skills needed for the active use of a learning platform and other electronic communications media are learned, and knowledge of technical English is acquired or strengthened. Definitions: science, theory, empiricism; principles of scientific thinking; contextdependence of scientific knowledge Relevance of technical terms, jargon and primary sources used by the scientific community, especially in the midwifery profession Scientific problems and issues; principles of editing; design methodology for scientific work Information gathering and information processing Reading and discussing English technical texts Preparing results: writing scientific texts according to formal, substantive and linguistic criteria; preparing scientific reports; presenting and discussing Field relevant use of new media, scientific networks and e-learning skills activities: 8 SWS Seminar Preparation for decision-based learning by acquiring research skills; researching in databases and library; working on PC and with a leaning platform; reading English language technical texts. Requirements for granting credit points (Module Written exam (homework); graded Prerequisite for admission to the examination is an oral presentation of interim work and first results. The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes, in particular in the midwifery study programme. 3

Module: H 2 Building Relationships and Implementing Caring Concepts Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 1 st Module type: Required Credits: 10 Prerequisites: none Contact hours: 144 Self-directed learning hours: 156 Language: German Students learn about different communication models. They come to terms with their professional role and develop an understanding of the various aspects and dimensions of caring and counselling. Students learn to be aware of asymmetries in relationships, of cultural differences, and of the problematic interplay of closeness and distance in professional actions, and to use this awareness to develop appropriate strategies for action and to implement these. They learn to form professional relationships, and can give advice and support appropriately within a situation, taking into account the needs and individuality of women and their families. In this context they are able to act competently, and oriented towards the needs of the woman and her resources. Students learn to use different concepts of caring appropriately in different contexts and to integrate these concepts in their own actions. activities: Basics of communication and communication models Gaining access to lifeworlds; sociological concept of action Concepts of informed choice and participatory decision making (shared decision making); forming professional relationships Resource-oriented concepts of professional counselling 6 SWS seminar; 2 SWS practice Preparing a decision-oriented study programme, given personal preferences; working on texts; discussion and reflection; practice in communication Oral exam, graded The module is suitable for study programmes that train clinical competences for the health professions 4

Module: H 3 Understanding Structures of Health Care Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Klaus Stegmüller Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 1 st Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: none Contact hours: 144 Self-directed learning hours: 156 Language: German Health care provision for a population is strongly influenced by the political, legal and economic framework in which it occurs; by given societal standards; and by existing organizational and institutional structures. This module provides an introduction to these aspects of health care provision by looking at exemplary problems from a political science, law studies and health economics perspective. Working on selected issues, students will acquire the skills needed to recognize problematic political, legal and economic situations, to analyse these critically, to access the current relevant scientific discussion, and to use available literature and data sources in order to assess proposed problem solutions. Legal and institutional frameworks affecting health care provision in Germany Structural features, structural principles, operating mode, and organizational and financing forms within the health care provision system, with an emphasis on the statutory and private health insurance plans Current developments in health care policy, as well as a look at structural problems in selected health care provision sectors Relevant legal relations in the health care system, particularly in the area of patient and service law, as well as in the area of contractual relations between service provider and funding agencies Basic issues and methods of health economics; analysis of economic problem in the health care system 8 SWS seminar Lectures; discussion and reflection; independent study Written exam, graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the health sciences 5

Module: H 4 Understanding and Maintaining Vital Functions Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Henny Annette Grewe Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 2 nd Module type: Required Credits: 10 2 semesters / yearly activities: Prerequisites: none Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German/English Human life is dependent on the physical, chemical and biological circumstances of its environment and the ability of the organism to interact with this environment as an open biological system. Students learn about the organizational principles of the open system human being; about the hierarchy of control with respect to body functions; and about cellular interaction and its influence the system. They learn to discern clinical signs of life-threatening disorders in the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the respiratory system, the kidney, the liver, the acid-base balance and the metabolism; and to recognize and interpret basic responses of the organism to noxious stimuli. Based on their knowledge of physiology, they can develop operational principles for the preservation and restoration of vital signs and for performing CPR, as well as non-invasive measures, to maintain respiratory function. They learn how to comply with the most important rules of hygiene. Physical environmental determinants of human life; laws of nature and biological processes; forms of energy transformation in living systems Human organ systems and their coordination Basic physiological and pathophysiological concepts; principles of cellular communication and its pharmacological effect Causes and symptoms of acute life-threatening injuries; emergency diagnosis and therapy; respiratory support measures; CPR Basics of hygiene and medication management 8 SWS seminar; 2 SWS practical training Guided decision-oriented learning Lectures; literature review; practical training in emergency medical care and CPR Written exam, graded 6

The module is suitable as a basic module for use in study programmes in health professions in which clinical competence is to be acquired. 7

Module: H 5 Postnatal Care and Breast-Feeding Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 2 nd Module type: Required Credits: 20 activities: Total workload: 600 hours Prerequisites: none Contact hours: 180, plus 288 practical application Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German Students will assist mothers and their relatives following a birth, taking their individual situation into account and with the aim of promoting mother and baby's health. In doing so they learn to adapt their acting appropriately to the situation and critically reflect on their actions. They acquire extensive knowledge and the diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing skills, relevant to the postnatal and breast feeding periods. They learn to evaluate and support the physiological course of puerperium and lactation, and to identify pathological deviations and adequately address these. The students learn, furthermore, to guide and support the parents in the care and feeding of their child. They develop awareness for the specialness of the sensitive postnatal phase and shape their communication, interaction and counselling accordingly. Physiology of puerperium and lactation; pathological puerperium and disorders of lactation Psychological characteristics of puerperium Diagnostic, nursing and therapeutic interventions during postpartum care; special pharmacology Breastfeeding counselling; infant feeding; weaning; introducing a supplementary diet Observation and care of healthy new-borns; handling; new-born screening and prophylaxis Sexuality and contraception during the postpartum phase Postnatal exercises Record keeping 4 SWS seminar; 2 SWS guided self-study; 4 SWS practical training, with supervised practical experience Guided decision-oriented learning Oral exam, graded 8

The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programs in the midwifery profession 9

Module: H 6 Midwifery Care in Child Birth Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 3 rd Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: Skills and knowledge corresponding to Modules H 4 and H 5 Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German Students learn about the physiological processes of spontaneous birth. They learn to recognise when to wait and observe, and to what extent this supports a safe physiological birth process, and when it is necessary to intervene. They learn to assess the emotional state of the birthing woman in the various stages of birth and to respond appropriately. They learn to give the birthing woman support and guidance with respect to breathing, birthing positions and dealing with pain. They learn to avoid adverse influences on the birth process. Students also learn to compose an obstetric anamnesis, to use diagnostic and therapeutic measures and to work according to current hygienic standards. They learn about possible approaches to postpartum counselling, how to ensure the welfare of the mother and child after birth and how to encourage breastfeeding directly after birth and their early relationship building. The special issues involved in non-clinical obstetrics are also covered. Students also learn how to keep files properly, in a manner corresponding to contemporary requirements. Physiology of the birth process; birth mechanics; woman's birthing behaviour; breathing and positions sub partu; inhibiting and supporting factors influencing the birth process; pain management Obstetric anamnesis; diagnostic and therapeutic measures; perineum protection; CTG Hygiene rules for births Guidance during the postpartal phase; monitoring in the afterbirth stage and care of mother and child; management of the placental period, care for maternal birth injuries, initial care of new-born; U1; prophylaxis; first holding and bonding; needs of new-born Special issues in non-clinical obstetrics File keeping 4 SWS seminar; 2 SWS tutor guided self-directed study; 4 SWS practical training Guided decision-oriented learning Written exam, graded 10

The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 11

Module: H 7 Supporting and Advising Pregnant Women Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 3 rd Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: none Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German Students learn the basic biology of the menstrual cycle, sexuality and reproduction, as well as the anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy, and to deal with these factors in their context. Students acquire the ability to carry out an obstetric anamnesis during pregnancy and to jointly design a treatment plan with the pregnant woman. They learn to assess a pregnant woman's complaints and provide needed assistance or refer the woman to appropriate care services. They learn to see it as their responsibility to assist pregnant women and their families in light of their individual needs and to counsel and advise them, with the aim of promoting their health. Students acquire the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to organise and lead birthing classes. They learn to give information concerning prenatal measures. They acquire an overview and solid knowledge of available organisational and financial support, and can advise and inform women concerning maternity protection. Female cycle and hormonal circuits; sexual organs and sexuality; contraception and reproductive health; menarche and menopause Reproduction; fetal development; genetics; perinatal diagnostic Anatomical and physiological changes during pregnancy; abortion; miscarriage Obstetric anamnesis and risk assessment; maternity guidelines; prenatal care Preventive approaches during pregnancy and during the maternity protection period; organisational and financial support during pregnancy General counselling during pregnancy and in response to pregnancy complications; choice of birth position and birthplace; birth preparation 6 SWS seminar; 2 SWS guided self-directed learning; visits to counselling centres, guest lectures; internships; 2 SWS practical training Decision-oriented learning Oral exam (case study), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 12

Module: H 8 Monitoring and Managing Abnormality in Childbirth Module Coordinator: Professor for Medicine Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 4 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: Successful completion of Module H4. Skills and knowledge and skills corresponding to Module H 5 Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German/English Students learn about irregular and pathological developments during obstetric care. In addition to learning about obstetric interventions, diagnostic possibilities, manipulation techniques and specific pharmacology, students also acquire the skills needed to deal appropriately and efficiently with emergencies. They can recognise characteristic deviations from the normal birth process and can deal appropriately with these. Students learn to be able to recognise the limits of their competence and the need for interdisciplinary cooperation in light of the legal requirement to consult. Placental expulsion disorders can be identified and the appropriate action can be taken. Students learn to recognise the special features of emergency management in non-clinical midwifery practice. Students learn concepts and techniques for stress management and for the processing of traumatic situations. They develop strategies for dealing with stressful situations and learn how of maintain their own health and their ability to work. They learn also to deal with the particularities of file keeping, also from a forensic point of view. Irregular and pathological birth processes Epidemiology and aetiology of diseases relevant to delivery (e.g., HELLP syndrome); obstetric emergencies Interdisciplinary team work and emergency management Caesarean section, operative vaginal deliveries; special diagnostic and therapeutic methods and obstetric interventions Drugs during birth Complications during placental expulsion and their management Paediatric issues and emergencies; resuscitation of new-borns Emergency management in non-clinical midwifery; crisis intervention ; coping and burn-out prevention for midwives File-keeping 4 SWS seminar; 4 SWS guided independent study; 2 SWS practical training Decision-oriented learning Written exam, graded 13

The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 14

Module: H 9 Recognising Developmental Disorders and Diseases Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Helma Bleses Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 4 th Module type: Required Credits: 20 activities: Total workload: 600 hours Prerequisites: Successful completion of Modules H4 and H5. Skills and knowledge corr. to Module H 7 Contact hours: 180, with 288 hours of practical experience Self-directed learning hours: 132 Language: German Students acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the healthy development of newborns and infants, and learn to be able to advise parents on common screening and prevention measures, and to carry these out themselves. They become familiar with specific courses of diseases and their symptoms during the new-born and infant period, and to recognise congenital malformations and birth injuries, as well as being aware of the current treatment options available for these. Students learn to be able to recognize signs of developmental problems and to apply appropriate preventive measures and early care and treatment. They learn about the specific issues involved in prematurity and to care for premature births, while supporting and advising parents accordingly. And they learn to take the various interdisciplinary concepts of care into account in their role as midwives. Neonatal development till childhood; physiological, psychological and educational aspects Aetiology and epidemiology of diseases of new-borns and infants; birth defects; childbirth injuries; sudden infant death Prophylaxis and vaccinations Monitoring and care of premature and sick new-borns 4 SWS seminar; 4 SWS guided self-directed learning; 2 SWS practical training Decision-based learning; practical experience in a paediatric clinic and in the care of new-borns Written exam (homework), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession and in nursing science degree programmes 15

Module: H10 Supporting, Monitoring and Diagnosing in Peripartum Care Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 5 th Module type: Required Credits: 30 activities: Total workload: 900 hours Prerequisites: Successful completion of Modules H4 H7. Skills and knowledge corr. to Module H 8 Contact hours: 90 study, with 750 hours of practical experience Self-directed learning hours: 60 Language: German Students acquire and deepen the practical abilities and skills needed to counsel and care for pregnant and birthing women, new mothers, breastfeeding mothers and new-borns. They learn to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired and to reflect on this knowledge. During the practical exercises students have the opportunity to meet the requirements stipulated in the catalogue of activities of the Regulations for Training and Internships (APrO) for midwives and maternity nurses. Deepening and broadening knowledge in Obstetrics during physiological and pathological births Care during pregnancy, birth, puerperium and lactation Health education and hygiene 5 SWS seminar Reflection on practice; literature review; practical application Written exam (homework), graded, with pass or fail The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 16

Module: H 11 Monitoring and Managing Abnormality in Pregnancy Module Coordinator: Professor for Medicine Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 6 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: Successful completion of Module H7 Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German/English Students learn about irregular and pathological changes in pregnancies and appropriate treatment and intervention options. They acquire expertise concerning common diseases and their influence during gravidity. They learn to be able to give guidance about a broad spectrum of treatment options and to take action as part of an interdisciplinary and transdectoral team. Students learn to provide resource-oriented services with the aim of maintaining and preserving the health of women during pregnancy or restoring if necessary. This is accomplished while taking the women's individual, social and cultural needs into account. The students learn to be able to advise and assist competently and to support pregnant women in their self-determined decision making processes when faced with conflicts or problems. Irregular pregnancies (e.g., twins, breech presentation) aetiology and epidemiology of pregnancy specific diseases (e.g. gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes) and general pregnancy relevant illnesses (e.g., mental illness, kidney failure retinopathy) Infectious diseases in pregnancies Interdisciplinary care of risk pregnancies Health promotion during irregular and pathological pregnancies 4 SWS seminar; 4 SWS guided independent study; 2 SWS practical training Decision-oriented learning Written exam (homework), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 17

Module: H 12 Health Promotion of Women and Families Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Daphne Hahn Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 6 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: Successful completion of Modules H1 and H7 Contact hours: 180 Self-directed learning hours: 120 Language: German Students learn to understand the health situation of women in different life situations and within different family dynamics, using basic sociological and health science theories and models, as well as to develop population-based prevention and care provision concepts for specific target groups. They learn to understand and discuss theories relevant to their work. Students learn about the work of family midwives in national and international contexts. They learn about the dynamics of violence and to recognise signs of family violence, and to develop, in interdisciplinary cooperation, intervention concepts. They learn to assess family law issues. Living conditions and life situations of girls and women; cross-cultural differences; vertical and horizontal health inequity; women's health and gender theory Sociology of the family; parenthood; sibling relationships; changes in family constellation with birth of a child; adoption Theories and models of the development and promotion of health Domestic and sexual violence; human trafficking; intervention strategies Family law and child welfare; function of child protective services; police and justice system; offers from further assistance systems Assisting and advising special target groups (e.g., teenagers, migrants) Family midwives, national and international approaches 6 SWS seminar; 2 SWS guided self-directed learning; 2 SWS seminar with guest lecturer Literature review; theory-informed discussions; field trips; guest lectures Oral exam (with thesis paper), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the health sciences and in social sciences study programmes related to health 18

Module: H 13 Peripartal Care Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 7 th Module type: Required Credits: 5 Total workload: 384 hours, 150 hours count for study Contact hours: 384 practical experience Self-directed learning hours: 120 activities: Prerequisites: Admission to the exam according to the APrO for midwives and maternity nurses Language: German Students prepare for the practical examination in midwifery, prenatal care, postpartum care and care of new-borns as stipulated in the regulations (APrO) for midwives and maternity nurses, which they then take. Independent initial admission of a pregnant woman Independent assistance at a spontaneous birth Independent provision of primary care for a new-born Carrying out independent postpartum visits Guidance during practice; administration of exam according to APrO; 8 hours per candidate Practical application Practical exam (state exam) The practical part of the state exam follows the theoretical part. The module itself receives a pass/fail grade. The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 19

Module: H 14 Understanding and Using Social Research Methods Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Daphne Hahn Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 7 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: : Successful completion of Module H1 Contact hours: 144 Self-directed learning hours: 156 Language: German Students gain a basic understanding of the hypothesis-generating approach to the quantitative and qualitative design of empirical research; of the field-appropriate application of such research to questions of health care; of the individual steps in the research process; and of the rules of data collection, data analysis and data evaluation. By means of examples, students learn the specific methods of data collection and analysis that are often used in the health sciences, such as observation and survey (standardised and non-standardised), and the application of statistical methods. The role of theory and practice The research process and research approaches; research design and forms of inquiry; Planning and conducting empirical studies Selected approaches to quantitative social research; operationalization and measurement Selected approaches to qualitative social research and related data collection and analysis: grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology Data collection, data analysis and data evaluation of quantitative and qualitative research: interviews, observation, document/content analysis, conversation analysis, action research, case studies Methods and procedures for data processing, evaluation and analysis: descriptive and analytical/closed-loop procedures, including the use of such SPSS and AtlasTi Ethical and data protection issues within the research process 8 SWS seminar Textbook and literature based work; practical exercises in computer pool and Le:Go (Laboratory for Science and Health Organisation) Written exam (proctored), graded The module is suitable for use in all study programmes in the health sciences and social sciences study programmes related to health 20

Module: H 15 Acting Self-employed and Economically Module Coordinator: : Prof. Dr. Jürgen Brückner Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 7 th and 8 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 activities: Prerequisites: Successful completion of Module H3 Contact hours: 144 Self-directed learning hours: 156 Language: German Students acquire the skills and knowledge needed to work efficiently as a selfemployed attending midwife or in the outpatient sector. They become familiar with the legal and economic principles needed to work successfully in an ethically, responsible and economically efficient manner. They learn the fee structure and different billing systems and how to fulfil record keeping requirements. Students learn to place the midwife profession in Germany in an historical and international context and to contribute to the advancement of the profession. They learn to actively reflect on the structure and organisation of their own professional actions and to evaluate these. Economies, economic indicators, sustainability Creating value: basic structure of entrepreneurial value creation; effectiveness and efficiency; integrative values creation; value-added chain; costs and revenues; break-even analysis Investment and financing: concept and types of investment analysis; investment decisions; concept of investing; objectives of financing decisions; short-term and long-term forms of financing; financing rules External and internal accounting; tasks; basic concepts; accounting; balance sheet; profit and loss accounts; cost type, cost type, cost centre and cost unit accounting; accounting systems Labour law and laws governing professions; liability laws and record keeping requirements; tax law; contract law; insurance Profession related policy issues; work of professional associations; professional image in historical and international contexts Concepts of care and forms of business organisation for midwifery 8 SWS seminar Textbook and literature work Oral exam (with presentation), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession and for other study programmes that prepare students for independent clinical work 21

Module: H 16 Clinical Decisions and Evidence Module Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Dea Niebuhr Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 8 th Module type: Required Credits: 10 2 semesters / yearly activities: Prerequisites: Successful completion of Module 1. Skills and knowledge corresponding to Module H 14 Contact hours: 108 Self-directed learning hours: 192 Language: German / English Evidence based medicine (EBM), evidence-based nursing (EBN) or evidencebased practice (EBP) all mean basing decisions in the clinical care of individual patients on the best possible external evidence derived from systematic research; on individual clinical expertise; and on patient wishes and needs. In this module students acquire the skills needed to research evidence related and to select health science or peripartal issues; to understand the emergence of clinical decisions; and to reflect critically on the health care policy and economic contexts. Clinical research and clinical decision-making processes Concepts and history of EBM/EBP/EBN; the Cochrane Collaboration and institutions of quality assurance in clinical care; evidence criteria; health policy and economic context of the EBM debate Clinical questions; systematic research and evaluation studies Study design in clinical research; meta-analysis; systematic reviews and HTA; Economic evidence Procedures for developing guidelines Advantages and limits of EBM 6 SWS seminar Decision-oriented learning Written exam (homework), graded The module is suitable for use in all study programmes in the health sciences, especially for programmes in the health profession involving the training of clinical skills and competence 22

Module: H 17 Developing Midwifery Science Module Coordinator: Professor for Midwifery Science Qualification level: Bachelor Semester: 8 th Module type: Required Credits: 15, including 10 for the Bachelor thesis Prerequisites: Successful completion of Modules 1 13. Skills and knowledge corresponding to Module H 14 Contact hours: 36 Self-directed learning hours: 264 Language: German / English The goal of this module is to prepare students to carry out independent scientific work in the field midwifery. To this end already acquired knowledge and skills are extended and deepened; and the additional knowledge and skills needed to defend one's own scientific work in a critical discussion, and to discuss the work of others in such a discussion, is acquired, The Bachelor thesis must meet the following requirements: justification of the questioning and its relevance for prenatal care and midwifery justification of the methodological approach, which must be appropriate to the topic presentation of current knowledge or research on the topic comprehensible explanation of the findings and conclusions compliance with all criteria governing scientific work documentation of the data collected and material used in an appendix (possibly electronic) Requirements for abstracts and exposés; thesis structure; scientific writing Topic selection and formulation of a scientific question Empirical and theoretical work; research design; method selection Critical stages in the work process Presentation and discussion of research results Implications for practice and theory activities: 2 SWS seminar Self-directed study; reflection and discussion Written exam (Bachelor Thesis), graded The module is suitable for use in Bachelor study programmes in the midwifery profession 23