A Midwife, or Nurse Midwife, provides reproductive healthcare for women. They conduct exams, deliver babies and provide emotional support.
Một Midwife phải có khả năng hoàn thành nhiều nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm khác nhau. Sau đây là một số nhiệm vụ và trách nhiệm mà một Midwife phải có khả năng thực hiện:
- Conduct pelvic exams for preventative care, to diagnose medical conditions or check the health of a baby
- Diagnose medical conditions and order tests to make accurate diagnoses
- Prescribe medications related to reproductive health, such as oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
- Deliver babies in homes, birth centers and hospitals
- Support expectant and new mothers by listening, asking questions and providing advice
- Provide medical care for newborns through the first month of life
Một Midwife cạnh tranh sẽ có một số kỹ năng và trình độ nhất định, bao gồm:
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills to build rapport with patients and explain complex medical issues in a way that is easy to understand
- Active listening and interviewing skills to uncover symptoms and explore concerns
- Effective written communication skills to keep accurate, clear records
Ability to remain upright and stationary for prolonged periods and aid in moving patients and equipment
- Critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret the findings of exams and results and make diagnoses
- Extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, reproductive health and pharmacology
- Familiarity with medical equipment used for labor and delivery and software used for medical records
