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Neonatal Intensive Care Level 6 (6KNIF316)

Course Overview

This module will support you to apply and evaluate knowledge gained safely and sensitively to underpin decision-making and care-giving in relation to care of neonates who require intensive care support (ventilation, inotropes, cooling, surgery, sepsis, end of life care). You will be supported to apply and evaluate clinical skills gained safely and effectively, to promote the wellbeing of the neonate and to provide and evaluate family-centred care within the intensive care unit. Underpinning physiology and pathophysiology will be explored in order to build a sound knowledge base.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 months
• Delivery mode: In person
• Application deadline: 15 March 2026
• Places: Course closed

Entry Requirements

• Qualified nurses who have undertaken neonatal special care, neonatal high dependency or equivalent or who can demonstrate attainment of the knowledge and skills.
• Staff who work in a level 1 (SCBU) or level 2 (LNU) should gain experience in a NICU – this must be negotiated with trust managers prior to the start of the module and allow for completion of the competency assessment document.

Assessment

• Essay

Further Information

Teaching Schedule

• Term 3: 05/05/2026, 26/05, 16/06, 30/06

Key Information

• Course code: 6KNIF316
• Credit level: 6
• Credit value: 15

Fees & Discounts

• Full Price: £1,820.00

Offered by

• Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care