History and Mission of the Midwifery Department
In 1973, Midwifery Schools opened in Athens and Thessaloniki within the so-called ΚΑΤΕΕ (Hellenic Centers of Higher Technical Education). After the establishment of TEI (Technological Educational Institutes) in 1984, these schools were incorporated as Midwifery Departments in the tertiary technological education and acceptance of male students started.
Τhe mission of the Midwifery Department is development and transmission of knowledge in science and technology through teaching and applied research. Furthermore, our mission includes the provision of excellent training, in order to allow students to follow scientific and professional careers in Greece and other countries of the European Union and around the world.
In order to achieve its missions, the Department::
- Co-operates with Healthcare Units and organizations related to its discipline.
- Uses modern technology in education of students and graduates; organizes seminars and other educational activities (continuing education).
- Conducts clinical research.
- Promotes development of students’ skills, enabling competence on a national and international level.
- Is prepared to adopt changes according to educational and economical changes on regional, national and international level.
- Is prepared to ensure and promote quality.
- Plans postgraduate studies in co-operation with other institutions in Greece and abroad.
- Conducts studies regarding prevention and treatment of nosocomial infections, health education, emergency outpatient care, nursing at home and mobile unit care.
- Uses modern technology in fields associated with the scientific status and professional duties of midwifes.
- Plans studies and applies research programs in fields concerning Midwifery.
- Is interested in Healthcare administration and organization.
Professional rights of Midwifery graduates in Greece have been established since 1989, and are thoroughly presented in the corresponding legislative act (Π.Δ.351/1989 «σχετικά με τον καθορισμό επαγγελματικών δικαιωμάτων των πτυχιούχων των τμημάτων Μαιευτικής κ.τ.λ. τωv T.E.I.» - Φ.Ε.Κ. 159/14-6-89/τ.Α').
According to the aforementioned legislative act, Midwifery graduates may::
- Serve in primary, secondary and tertiary Healthcare, both in the public and private sector.
- Work as tutors in corresponding studies organized by “TEI”, “ΤΕΕ”, “IEK” and public services.
- Work in all European Union countries and international organizations.