Knowledge

PLO 1. Demonstrates up-to-date, scientific, and evidence-based theoretical knowledge of women's health and diseases, reproductive health, newborn and child health, and family and community health.

PLO 2. Demonstrates knowledge of physiological and pathological conditions associated with the preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum periods.

Skills

PLO 3. Identifies the care needs of women, newborns, and families through a holistic approach; plans, implements, and evaluates midwifery care.

PLO 4. Provides safe care during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth; identifies and manages high-risk situations using critical thinking and independent clinical decision-making skills; and conducts births within the scope of their professional responsibilities.

Competence in Working Independently and Taking Responsibility

PLO 5. Carries out professional practices independently and responsibly in accordance with ethical principles, legal regulations, quality standards, and cultural sensitivity.

PLO 6. Evaluates the effectiveness of healthcare practices to strengthen midwifery care and advance evidence-based knowledge; assumes responsibility for scientific research independently and/or in collaboration with other disciplines and integrates research findings into clinical practice.

Learning Competence

PLO 7. Identifies professional development needs with an awareness of lifelong learning; utilizes information technologies and innovative practices; and follows national and international scientific literature and academic activities by using foreign language skills.

Communication and Social Competence

PLO 8. Establishes professional relationships with women, newborns, families, and communities through effective communication and teamwork skills; develops interdisciplinary collaboration; actively participates in national and international professional organizations and non-governmental organizations; and demonstrates leadership in midwifery care.

Field-Specific Competence

PLO 9. Ensures patient and healthcare worker safety throughout care processes and implements quality and safety standards.

PLO 10. Monitors and contributes to national and international policies aimed at improving maternal and infant health.

PLO 11. Adopts evidence-based practices, participates in research processes, and integrates research findings into professional practice.

PLO 12. Takes an active role in projects and educational activities aimed at improving community health.

PLO 13. Effectively utilizes digital health applications and technologies in professional practice.