Table 2 Knowledge, skills, and competencies suggested by midwives to teach under the proposed newborn curriculum in Zimbabwe
From: Development of a neonatal curriculum for medical students in Zimbabwe – a cross sectional survey
Competencies | Knowledge | Practical skills |
|---|---|---|
° Medical expert ° Community health advocate ° Communicator and relationship builder ° Ethical professional ° Manager/leader | Infection control and prevention – knowledge of spread of infection on nursery, through direct contact from patient to patient in close proximity, disinfection of hands and equipment Occupational safety – safe disposal of sharp objects and dirty/used items, self-protection against injury or injury to others Protection of babies against cold exposure – during clerking, bedside procedures, resuscitation, and physical examination | Insertion of peripheral line – the newly qualified doctors show a need for more training Resuscitation of newborn babies in labor ward – performing bag/mask resuscitation correctly Endotracheal intubation – technique of placing the tube and securing it |