1. An-Najah National UnivesrityNursing College Midwifery Program 1

2. The population of Palestine is currently growing at a rate of 3.4 percent per year—a rate of natural increase that is among the highest in the world (DC: Population Reference Bureau, 2005) Nearly 18 percent of the population was below age 5, and 46 percent was below age 15 The population of Palestine is expected to grow from 3.8 to 7.4 million by 2025 and to 11.2 million by 2050 (PCBS) Palestinian Demographic and Health Survey 2

3. Woman is still dying during delivery and perperium Mortality rates are known to be the highest among the third world countries (70-80 deaths per 100,000 (Human development file 1997) Infant mortality rate is 28 per 1000 and children who die less than 5 years of age are 35.4 per 1000 (Human Development File 1997) The midwifery personnel are assessed to be 4.6 for each 10.000 women in the west bank while in Gaza strip it is only 1.4 per 10.000 Women’s Health indicators in Palestine 3

4. Midwifery Program AN-Najah National University Nursing College A four-year undergraduate program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in Midwifery 4

5. Professional Midwifery Care 5

6. Care and cure are essential to professional practice Research- based practice developing clinical judgment, assessment and case managemet are core strands in the curriculum 6

7. Management of the human being with the ultimate aim of promoting and maintaining health Preventing and curing illness, and rehabilitation at all three levels of health care-primary, secondary and tertiary 7

8. To prepare the student in an advanced Midwifery practice role to meet the health care needs of society in effective, efficient, innovative and creative ways across a variety of settings To provide the Midwifery student with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge base for life-long learning and professional development To graduate Midwives to serve the Palestinian communities in general and the Northern of the WestBank in particular To raise the standards of Maternal and Child Health by preparing qualified Midwife 8

9. Prepare the graduate to manage a woman’s normal obstetrical and gynecological needs during the childbearing years To manage the care of the normal newborn To provide primary care to women throughout the lifespan 9

10. Prepare a self directed safe practitioner, leader, researcher and educator with a breath of knowledge in midwifery and related fields 10

11. Prepare Qualify young females in midwifery and enable them to competently provide high quality services and care for neonates, infants, children, adolescence, adults and elderly including the high risk individuals Overall Aims 11

12. Attain professional competence as a Midwife This involves attaining knowledge concerning the basic theory and methodology of the profession so as then to be able to develop one’s own profile and a professional approach to the work Acting in accordance with the ethical code Acquiring critical thinking, and being open to changes 12

13. Advancement Preservation Disseminatio n Utilization of knowledge 13

14. Educate and develop students to equip them for a rapidly changing, creative, global, technology- enabled and, increasingly, technology- driven business environment Develop leading edge, high-impact knowledge, methods and faculty expertise Midwifery Compulsory Courses 64 Credit hours) 14

15. Offer a model for excellence and leadership in nurse Midwifery through innovative curricula, cutting-edge teaching methods and community involvement Provide every student with a memorable, life- transforming experience through dedication to the highest academic standards, and the highest standards of educational delivery 15

16. Tawjihi 75% and above Completed secondary scientific education Satisfactory outcome of a personal face-to-face interview evaluating background and suitability for a Midwifery Specialty Proficient knowledge of English CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION TO THE MIDWIFERY PROGRAM 16

17. CategoryCredit hours University Requirements Mandatory20 Major in Nursing Mandatory 28 Major in Midwifery Mandatory 64 Faculty Requirements Mandatory36 University Elective (epidemiology + first aid+ Health Promotion) 6 Total154 17

18. Course NoCourse Name C.H Pre- Requisite s 10101Islamic Culture3- 10102Arabic Language3- 10103English Language (1)3- 10323English Language (2)3- 10105Palestinian Studies3- 10117 Communication and leadership skills 1- 10108Community Service1- 10100Computer Science3 Total20 18

19. No Course NumberCourse Name Credit hours 1 24121Biology for Pharmacy3 2 23105Chemistry for Pharmacy3 3 23107Chemistry for Pharmacy lab 1 4 150110Anatomy & physiology (1) 3 5 150111Anatomy & Physiology (II) 3 6 150115Medical biochemistry 3 7 150119Pharmacology 3 8 25202Biostatistics 3 F 19

20. 9 150125Medical Microbiology 3 10 150127Pathophysiology 3 11 150129Applied Nutrition 2 12 71412Clinical Psychology 3 13 35374Medical Sociology 3 Total36 Faculty Requirements (36 Credit hours) 20

21. Course number Course Name Weekly Theory Hours Clinical Number of credits 150131Fundamentals of nursing (I)36 (lab)5 150132Fundamentals of nursing (II)23 (lab)3 150133Fundamentals of nursing (II) / Clinical -93 150371Children & Adolescent Health Nursing 33 150372Children & Adolescent Health Nursing /Clinical 93 150453Introduction to Nursing Research 33 150135Health Assessment23 (lab)3 150451Administration & Management3-3 150452Administration & Management / Clinical -62 Total 21 1528 21

22. Course number Course name Weekly Theory Hours Clinical Number of credits 151373 Ethics and Professional Aspects of Midwifery 22 151363 151364 Midwifery I Midwifery Il/Clinical 295 151365 151366 Midwifery II Midwifery II /Clinical 3127 151367 151368 Midwifery III Midwifery III/Clinical 264 151369 151370 Advance Midwifery Advance Midwifery/ Clinical 5129 150374 150375 Neonatology Neonatology/Clinical 264 Major in Midwifery Mandatory Courses (64 Credit hours) 22

23. 150376 Embryology11 151377 Community Midwifery22 151378 Community Midwifery/ Clinical 31 151379 151380 Gynaecology Gynaecology/Clinical 233 150429 Women Health Issues 22 151413 151414 Family planning and contraception Family planning and contraception/ clinical 233 151418 Midwifery Project2 2 151484 Intensive Clinical Midwifery (internship) -18 6 23

24. 151425 Introduction to Midwifery 22 151430Mental Health in Midwifery 22 151428 Transition11 151483Communication and Health Education for Midwifery 22 151481Adult Health Nursing for Midwifery 4-4 151482Adult Health Nursing for Midwifery / Clinical -62 Total312464 Major in Midwifery Mandatory Courses (64 Credit hours) Major in Midwifery Mandatory Courses (64 Credit hours) 24

25. 60-100 pre-natal examinations Supervision and care of at least 40 women in labor Carry out at least 60 deliveries Supervision and care of 40 women at risk in pregnancy or labor or post-natal period Supervision and care (including examination) of at least 100 post-natal women and healthy newborns infants Perform the teaching session (family planning & exercise) 10 Breastfeeding support visits 20 postpartum visits (0-5 days) 15 postpartum visits (4-8 weeks ) QUANTITATIVE PRACTICE OUTCOMES 25

26. 40 Common health problems 20 Family planning visits 20 Gynecologic visits 20 Perimenopausal/ postmenopausal visits Primary care visits 26

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