Increased Leopold palpation knowledge and skills after learning using the preceptorship method.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to analyze the effect of preceptorship learning methods on the knowledge and skills of Leopold palpation of midwifery diploma students. METHODS: This study was carried out at the School of Health Sciences Midwifery Plamonia VII Wirabuana Makassar Midwifery Study Program, conducted from September to October 2019. The sample in this study amounted to 40 students. Previously carried out pre-test and after the intervention carried out post-test. Preceptorship about Leopold palpation twice a time; the first meeting where the preceptor first gave guidance to the preseptee, which was divided into small groups of 5 people, 1 group. So with a total sample of 40 people, eight groups will be formed, and each group has one certified preceptor. Previously carried out pre-test and after the intervention carried out post-test. RESULTS: The analysis showed that there was a significant increase in knowledge and skills after giving the intervention (preceptorship learning methods about Leopold palpation. CONCLUSION: Preceptorship learning methods can improve the knowledge and skills of Leopold palpation in student training for three midwifery diploma students.