Exchange programmes

Midwifery - Exchange Programme

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 a short mobility option of 7 ECTS:

Traineeships are possible in both the 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 or 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.

Candidates are eligible for a traineeship in Midwifery after sending in a CV and motivation letter in English, followed by a selection interview. A minimum level of B2 in English, according to the CEFR, is required to be eligible for a traineeship.

For more information, including available places for a traineeship in Midwifery, please contact the departmental coordinator internationalisation, Mrs. Inge Tency ([email protected]).

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In addition to the traineeship, candidates may also choose to register for extra courses:

  • 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

    Superdiversity in Healthcare (3 ECTS)

    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.

  • Introduction to Dutch Language and Belgian Culture

    Introduction to Dutch Language and Belgian Culture (Fall semester - 3 ECTS)*

    This course helps you navigate daily life in Belgium, focusing on speaking and listening in Dutch. It offers an excellent introduction to the language and includes cultural activities, mainly in the first week, before your programme or traineeship starts.

    Begin with an intensive welcome week to meet fellow international exchange students and explore Brussels and Belgium. Once the semester starts, classes are held weekly in the evening, perfect for those with traineeships. The course takes place in the heart of Brussels at our partner campus, CVO Lethas.

    *ECTS sheet not yet available

Registration

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

Credits

  • Number of European credits: 7 ECTS for the practical training which can be combined with courses
  • 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.
  • The traineeship will be conducted in Flanders. Courses will be online or on location. Location to be defined after approval of the nomination.

International Relations Office

Campus Brussels

Warmoesberg 26

1000 Brussels

+32 2 609 81 00

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Gebroeders De Smetstraat 1

9000 Ghent

+32 9 267 27 22 

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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.