Exchange programmes

Midwifery

The Midwifery department of Odisee, University of applied sciences is in Sint-Niklaas. Students interested in a traineeship in Belgium perform 38 hours a week and can carry out their practical training in a regional hospital on the following wards: labour and delivery, maternity, neonatology.

We offer short and long mobility options, which can be combined up to a maximum of 22 ECTS:

There is a possibility to follow an additional course on Medical English (3 ECTS) or a Dutch language course (3 ECTS). 

Traineeships are possible in both Autumn and Spring semester, depending on the available places for practical training in the hospital. Evaluation of the practical training is done by a comprehensive system of reflections, feedback from midwives and written/oral evaluations. The practical training is supervised by one of the lecturers of our Midwifery department.

Students must perform different kind of shifts (early, day, late and night shifts), including weekends and public holidays. A detailed planning will be provided by our practical training coordinator a few weeks before the start of the traineeship.

For more information including available places for an internship in Midwifery, please contact the international coordinator, Mrs. Inge Tency.

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This module consists of the following courses:

Candidates are eligible for a traineeship in Midwifery after sending in a CV and motivation letter in English, followed by a selection interview.

 

 

  • Traineeship F1 in Flanders (7 ECTS)

  • Traineeship F2 in Flanders (7 ECTS)

  • Traineeship G in Flanders (12 ECTS)

  • Medical English (3 ECTS)

  • Tour of Flanders (3 ECTS)

    International Nursing Education Programme (INEP) - Tour of Flanders (3 ECTS).

    More information and registration on the Tour of Flanders is available here. This course is organized every semester (on Wednesdays) online.

  • Superdiversity and Healthcare (3 ECTS) – both semesters*

    The future role of healthcare professionals is evolving rapidly. They must work in an increasingly interdisciplinary manner, utilizing their knowledge and skills to manage both themselves and their practice to act ethically and sustainably in a complex context. Insights into diversity-sensitive care, climate issues, and the ever-growing digitalization are essential. This blended module introduces you to this broader scope.

    The learning path includes an online live introductory lecture, an e-course and a debate you are physically present at, developing a task with other students. The e-course is an individual process that students must complete within a specified time frame and covers the following topics:

    • Advanced working life skills
    • Ethical reasoning, responsible research, and science communication
    • Future insights: Green Deal, superdiversity, and digitalization

  • BIP European Citizenship and Healthcare (3 ECTS)*

    Blended Intensive Programme: European citizenship and Healthcare – (3 ECTS) Online component: Fall semester – physical week in Brussels: Spring semester*

    This Blended Intensive programme aims to guide students in developing a deep understanding of their professional identity by familiarizing them with both their own and other reference frameworks within Europe. Students will learn the meaning of European citizenship and how to apply this knowledge in a super-diverse context. Additionally, students will develop skills to collaborate constructively and appreciatively in super-diverse groups, focusing on addressing transnational challenges in various domains of healthcare. Through critical reflection on their own reference frameworks, values, and actions, students will be able to operate effectively and ethically in a diverse and dynamic professional environment.

    The programme includes an online preparatory component consisting of an online live lesson, an e-course module titled "Future Insights in Healthcare" to be completed, and an assignment that students must bring to the physical week in Brussels. During this week, they will interact with professionals, stakeholders, target groups, and students from other European countries. It will be an interdisciplinary, experiential, and community-based learning process. An evaluation will follow afterwards.

Registration

To apply for registration, follow the procedure as described on our page.

Credits

  • Number of European credits: 7 to 26 ECTS with a maximum of 17 ECTS for the practical training.
  • These courses are open to students in Midwifery.
  • During the placement period students work 38 hours per week.
  • Autumn or spring semester.
  • Candidates are eligible for a traineeship in Midwifery after sending in a CV and motivation letter in English, followed by a selection interview.

Campus Sint-Niklaas

These courses are implemented at or near the Odisee Campus in Sint-Niklaas

International Relations Office

Campus Brussels

Warmoesberg 26

1000 Brussels

+32 2 609 81 00

incoming.exchange@odisee.be 		Campus Ghent

Gebroeders De Smetstraat 1

9000 Ghent

+32 9 267 27 22 

incoming.exchange@odisee.be

Student services

How does Odisee approach inclusive education? What extra services does Odisee offer to its students? And have you heard of the Odibuddy project?

Find out more on our counseling page below. 

Insurance

As a registered student, you are insured for the study-related activities at Odisee, with the civil liability policy and with the collective insurance for accidents, after intervention of the health insurance company.