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midwife

Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born.

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DESCRIPTION

Midwives assist women in childbirth by providing the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, conduct births and provide care for the new-born. They advise on health, preventive measures, preparation for parenthood, detection of complications in mother and child, accessing of medical care, promoting normal birth and carrying out emergency measures.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
postpartum period
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
pedagogy
sociology

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
comply with quality standards related to healthcare practice
contribute to continuity of health care
OPTIONALOptional competences
address side effects of menopause

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Skills overview

88total
73 essential
15 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
3
Skills
3

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Quick insight

This role requires 73 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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