MANA Core Competencies

Antepartum Care

1. Education and counseling for the childbearing cycle. BIOL 306, 406, HLTH 336, MDWF 448
2. Pre-existing conditions in a woman's health history which are likely to influence her well-being when she becomes pregnant. BIOL 100, 306, 406, HLTH 334, 335, 336, 432, MDWF 342, 343, 344, 448
3. Nutritional requirements of pregnant women and methods of nutritional assessment and counseling. BIOL 404, BOTNY 150, HLTH 130, 335, 336, 432, 433, MDWF 342
4. Environmental and occupational hazards for pregnant women. BIOL 202, 306, 406, MDWF 140, 342, 344, SOSR 164
5. Methods of diagnosing pregnancy. HLTH 336, MDWF 140, 342, 343
6. Basic understanding of genetic factors which may indicate the need for counseling, testing or referral. BIOL 100, 202, 306, 406, MDWF 342, HLTH 336
7. Basic undrestanding of the growth and development of the unborn baby. BIOL 100, 202, 306, 406
8. Indications for, and risks and benefits of allopathic screening methods and diagnostic tests used during pregnancy. HLTH 336, MDWF 342, BIOL 306, 406, SOSC 164
9. Identification and evaluation of maternal and fetal well-being through out the process of pregnancy. MDWF 342, HLTH 131, 336
10. Anatomy, physiology and evaluation of the soft and bony structures of the pelvis. BIOL 100, 202, MDWF 242, 342
11. Palpation skills for evaluation ofthe fetus and uterus. BIOL 202, MDWF 242, 342, 343, 344
12. The causes, assessment and treatment of the common discomforts of pregnancy. BIOL 404, HLTH 130, 134, 335, MDWF 342, 343, 344, PHYT 120, 224, SOSR 164
13. Identification of, implications of, and appropriate treatment for various infections, disease conditions and other problems which may affect pregnancy. BIOL 100, 404, HLTH 335, 3336, 434, MDWF 342, 344, 343, 448
14. Special needs of Rh- women. HLTH 336, MDWF 342, 343