MDWF 2100 Well Person Care, 4 cr.
(3 academic credits/1 clinical credit)
PREREQUISITE: MDWF 2010 or currently a CPM/RM
This course explores the basic health of women across the lifespan. Topics covered include: the normal reproductive cycle,
dysfunctions of menstruation, contraceptive devices and information, sexually transmitted infections, how to perform a well-woman examination, and PAP smear interpretation. Also included is information about the female sexual response and various mental and emotional aspects of wellness and health. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife.
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop the skills to provide reassurance of normalcy for people across the lifespan.
2. Learn appropriate care strategies for encouraging wellness from adolescence through menopause
3. Master the physiology of the normal menstrual cycle and educate clients on their own physiologic processes
4. Acquire the skills to collect subjective and objective data during a client visit including conducting a physical exam
5. Counsel someone concerning contraceptive choices, sexual concerns and unintended pregnancy
6. Recognize the spectrum of normal across all systems and common abnormalities that may require referral
7. Conduct a problem-oriented patient visit
8. Learn appropriate care strategies for minority communities including LGBTQ inclusive care
9. Gather resources in your community for referral of primary care, gynecologic and mental health problems
10. Understand obstacles to care including financial when considering referral sources
Course Catalog - Midwives College of Utah. (n.d.). Midwives College of Utah. Retrieved April 5, 2023, from https://www.midwifery.edu/course-catalog/