Midwifery
The first cycle of studies at the Faculty of Health Studies
About the Study Program
The midwifery study program lasts four years and carries 240 ECTS credits, spanning eight semesters that combine theory, practical instruction, and clinical training in maternity wards. The program is aligned with EU Directive 2005/36/EC regarding regulated professions and qualifies students to independently manage pregnancy and childbirth, as well as provide care for the newborn.
First year
Foundations of the profession: human anatomy and physiology, communication and ethics in healthcare, introduction to midwifery, embryology, fundamentals of nursing care, initial clinical training.
Second year
Transition to the profession: women's reproductive health, physiology and pathology of pregnancy and childbirth, prenatal and midwifery care during labor, health legislation, additional clinical training.
Third year
Newborn care and complications: postnatal midwifery care, care of the healthy newborn and the preterm infant, risks and complications during pregnancy and childbirth, emergency situations, third clinical training.
Fourth year
Consolidation of knowledge: clinical skills in midwifery, leadership and management in midwifery, research and statistics in healthcare, professional paper, fourth clinical training placement.
Scope of work after graduation
A qualified midwife independently manages pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, recognizes complications, and makes timely referrals to a specialist, bearing full responsibility for decisions and actions as an independent practitioner.
Autonomy and Responsibility
Making independent decisions and assuming responsibility for one's own practice, while adhering to legal regulations, ethical principles, and women's right to make their own decisions regarding their care.
Antenatalna njega
Assessment of the health status of the woman and the fetus, monitoring the progression of the pregnancy, early detection of complications, and counseling on healthy habits during pregnancy.
Care during labor and delivery
Managing a safe, spontaneous vaginal delivery, monitoring the condition of the mother and fetus, managing complications, and providing initial care to the newborn immediately after birth.
Postnatal care
Postpartum healthcare for the mother and newborn, breastfeeding support, monitoring of recovery, and early detection of postnatal complications.
Family planning
Counseling on family planning methods and reproductive health, respecting privacy and the woman's informed decision-making.
Support for women and families
Communication with women, families, and the healthcare team; parenting education; and support for women exposed to violence or facing complex life circumstances.