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. You will be required to provide evidence of professional registration. |
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| Pre-requisites |
Registered midwife, nurse or health visitor |
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| Credits |
This course is offered on a 0-credit basis and will be completed without an academic assessment component. This is specifically designed for practitioners who wish to gain their NIPE/SEN Award without academic credit.
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Contact HS-CPD@nottingham.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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| Level |
0 (non-credit bearing course) |
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| Duration |
February 2026
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| Price |
£900
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| Application deadline |
19 January 2026
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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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- 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.
Seminars, guided study, tutorials, independent learning.
- 2 February 2026
- 6 February 2026
- 9 February 2026
- 12 February 2026
- 27 February 2026
Ways to apply for this course