Newborn, Examination of

Newborn, Examination of

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Description

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 21 April 2014; 09:30 - 16:00 hours (then online delivery)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction dat…

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Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 21 April 2014; 09:30 - 16:00 hours (then online delivery)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

This module equips you with the knowledge and skills to undertake examination of the newborn/ 6-8 week examination. It also includes the Qualificatory Practice Unit HMFG9001 Examination of the Newborn which enables you to develop specific skills in examination of the newborn. You will need to demonstrate that you are competent in your final assessment in the specified skills.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? This module can be studied as part of the University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Midwifery. Resources and facilities

We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff.

If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.

Entry requirements

Prior successful study at underpinning level

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria

You must be working in, or have access to, an appropriate practice environment as you will be required to submit a case study based on the examination of an infant. This case study will need to include pertinent history taking/information gathering skills, diagnostic tests (if appropriate) that may be needed, and/or referral pathways, gestational age, physical and developmental assessment; relating these assessment findings to any underlying pathological or physiological changes. The case study must also include family adaptation, and coping skills and an appropriate plan of care/discharge.

Modules

HMFG6007 Examination of the Newborn (20 credits at level 6) and

HMFG9001 Examination of the Newborn (Qualificatory Practice Unit - non credit bearing)

On successful completion of HMFG6007 you will be able to:

  • Assess and evaluate the effects of the intrauterine environment upon embryonic development and fetal well being
  • 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 assess family adaptation coping skills and develop discharge plans and/or ongoing care of the infant including appropriate referrals
  • Critically analyse current research/evidence and demonstrate application to practice
  • Critically evaluate the ethical, legal and professional issues underpinning examination of the newborn

To complete the practice component of the module, you will undertake HMFG9001 Qualificatory Practice Unit: Examination of the Newborn.

On successful completion, you will have:

  • Demonstrate achievement of the work-based competencies as detailed in the competence profile
  • Identify your own learning needs in liaison with your clinical facilitator
  • Demonstrate skill acquisition of the identified clinical and professional skills
  • Reflect on your progress in practice
  • Explore learning opportunities in relation to your identified learning needs
Indicative core bibliography

Baston H., Durward H. (2010) Examination of the Newborn 2nd ed. London. Routledge.

Davies L., (2008) Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health. London. Elsevier Health Sciences.

Hall M., Noble A., Smith S., (2008) A Foundation for Neonatal Care: a Multidisciplinary Guide. Oxford. Radcliffe Publishing.

Lomax A. (2011) Examination of the Newborn: An Evidenced Based Guide. Oxford. Willey-Blackwell.

Lumsden H., Holmes D., (Eds.) (2010) Care of the Newborn by Ten Teachers. London Hodder Arnold.

Tappero E.P., Honeyfield M.E., (2010) Physical Assessment of the Newborn: A Comprehensive Approach to the Art of Physical Examination 4th ed. Santa Rosa California. NICU Ink Book Publishers.

www.neonatology.org/

Course summary

Documentation / record keeping. Embryological development of systems 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

Qualificationary Practice Unit: 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.

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