Course summary
The degree course in Midwifery lasts three years and focuses on the theoretical-practical training of the midwife.
The focus is on in-depth knowledge of the physiology and the promotion and maintenance of women's health in all phases of life, with special attention on the mother-baby unit.
During the first year, students will first acquire basic chemical-biological and anatomical-physiological knowledge, with particular attention on the hygiene, physiology and psychology aspects of pregnancy; they will participate in exercises and workshops preparatory to placement activities aimed at basic obstetrical-nursing care, which take place in locations with low care complexity.
The second year further explores the physio-pathological, clinical-specialist and nursing knowledge necessary for the management of physiological and at-risk pregnancies and for the care of healthy and critical new-born babies, and introduces the study of gynaecological physio-pathology and the principles of bioethics and deontology. This year’s placement activities focus on testing the knowledge and techniques acquired in the field of supporting the physiology of birth.
The third year completes professional training with knowledge in the field of oncology, and addresses emergencies related to obstetric care. Placement activities are aimed at acquiring adequate professional autonomy and clinical judgement in the care of physiology, and teamwork in the management of obstetrical-gynaecological pathologies. Studies in sociology, economics, health legislation and business organisation complete the training.
Internship activities take place in the facilities of the Hospital/University of Parma and in the numerous facilities that have an agreement with our University: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Parma, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Reggio Emilia, Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale Toscana Nord-Ovest.