Examination of the Newborn for Healthcare Practitioners
Enable registered midwives, nurses and health visitors to develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake the examination of the newborn and to demonstrate achievement of competency in undertaking this examination.
Fact file
| Course code |
MIDW4004 |
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| Target students |
Midwives, nurses and health visitors, currently practicing in a relevant area. |
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| Pre-requisites |
Registered midwife, nurse or health visitor |
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| Credits |
20 (credit-bearing course)
This course is also offered on a 0 credit basis and may be completed without the academic assessment component. Please email HS-CPD@exmail.nottingham.ac.uk if you'd like to apply for this route.
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| Level |
4 (credit bearing course)
0 (non-credit bearing course) |
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| Duration |
October 2024 to March 2025
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| Price |
£1,030.00 (home students) £3,022.00 (international students)
Please contact us directly here to discuss NHS pricing and cost of our non-credit bearing course.
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| Application deadline |
23rd August 2024
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Overview
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This course will enable students to further develop their knowledge and skills in relation to examination of the neonate and demonstrate competency in this examination. The content will include the theory and practice of a physical examination in relation to:
- Philosophy of screening;
- The head, including ophthalmic examination;
- Auscultation of the chest to include heart sounds;
- The abdomen, palpation of the femoral arteries;
- The hips and limbs;
- The external genitalia;
- Skin conditions.
Behavioural patterns of the newborn will be explored in relation to changes in homeostasis eg. thermoregulation, glycaemic control. In addition, the effects of gestational age on the newborn will be considered. The role of the healthcare practitioner in relation to competencies in new skills will be explored and the related professional issues analysed. Communication and health promotion will be focused around giving information to parents concerning the preparation, the examination and the information obtained from the examination. The importance of working within a inter-professional team will be evaluated
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Course learning outcomes
- Compare normal and abnormal conditions that may present in the newborn.
- Evaluate personal competency in the examination of the newborn.
- Critically reflect upon professional and personal confidence in decision making and arranging appropriate referral.
- Evaluate evidence based practice relating to the examination of the newborn.
- Select, utilise and appraise the appropriate professional interpersonal skills in relation to the newborn infant physical examination.
- Critically appraise appropriate communication skills.
How you will learn
Blended learning. Lecture engagement, guided study, tutorials, independent learning.
Total student activity: 200 hours
Course dates
| 03/10/24, 10/10/24, 17/10/24, 24/10/24, 31/10/24, 08/11/24, 14/11/24/ 21/11/24, 16/01/25, 30/01/25, 06/02/25 |
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Ways to apply for this course
When applying through MyNottingham please search and select ‘Health Sciences – No Award’ and enter the Module Code and Title of your chosen module in the Personal Statement section of the application form.
Postgraduate
Study at postgraduate level and add 20 credits to your learning record.