Examination of the Newborn (level 7)

Program Overview

Module - Examination of the Newborn (level 7)

Overview

The aim of this module is to equip students with the knowledge and skills to effectively and safely undertake examination of the newborn/ 6-8 week examination. This module is based on the NHS Newborn and Infant Physical Examination Programme and is a screening test for abnormalities of the eyes, heart, hips and testes.

Indicative Course Content

• Principles of screening
• Complications of Pregnancy - effects upon foetal development / wellbeing
• Adaptation to extra-uterine life of systems
• Neonatal physiology, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, Nervous system, Gastrointestinal system, Skeletal, Reproductive, Immunological, Endocrine
• Congenital abnormalities
• Gestational assessment methods
• Procedure and application of practical examination skills

Qualificatory Practice

• You will develop the knowledge and understanding to underpin skill development in the clinical area.
• Clinically based practice will include screening for congenital cardiac defects, developmental dysplasia of the hip, some ocular disorders (including congenital cataract), and undescended testes as well as a general physical examination.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate critical analysis and synthesis of the principles of screening and the routine newborn and infant physical examination
• Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise the ethical, legal and professional issues underpinning examination of the newborn
• Competently undertake the physical examination of the newborn/6-8 week old infant including screening for congenital abnormalities such as cardiac defects, developmental dysplasia of the hips, ocular disorders (including congenital cataracts) and undescended testes
• Critically analyse how learning from this module has transformed your understanding of your practice

Entry Requirements

• Prior successful study at the underpinning level
• Cannot study the module at level 6 if already studied at a different level
• Need a facilitator in practice to sign-off work-based competencies
• Aimed at midwives, neonatal nurses and health visitors

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees Policy

• Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year.
• The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or government policy.
• Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Key Details

Tuition fees

• 20 Credit Health Module Pricing

Minimum entry requirements

• Prior successful study at the underpinning level
• Cannot study the module at level 6 if already studied at a different level
• Need a facilitator in practice to sign-off work-based competencies
• Aimed at midwives, neonatal nurses and health visitors
• Credits: 20
• Recruiting to: UK / RoI / Settled in UK
• Course Location: Online
• Institute: Institute of Health
• Delivery Style: Online
• Course Duration: Part-time 1 Semester
• Course Start Point: April
• Award: Module