Level 6 (20 credits) single module Examination of the Newborn - Single module
- Part-time study available
- Alternative start dates available
- Duration :
Part-time, one semester, intake September and February
3 good reasons to study Examination of the Newborn at Salford:
- Build on and develop new knowledge and skills pertaining to the 'routine newborn examination' and apply this to the changing pattern of health care
- Evaluate the context of examination of the new-born in relation to health promotion
- Delivered by staff who are subject experts in their field
You can take this course as a single module for continuing professional development or as part of BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice (Level 6) or MSc Midwifery (Level 7)
This module will explore:
- Normal fetal development/anatomy and physiology of specific systems
- Transitional events in the neonatal period
- Normal morphology of the neonate
- Genetic overview: common chromosomal abnormalities
- Effectiveness of screening programmes
- Normal development of the infant
- Clinical examination: recognition of the abnormal
- Identification and management of Congenital abnormalities
- Clinical examination: recognition of the abnormal
- Communication
- Referral systems and local guidelines
- Holistic approach to the care of the neonate and family
- Professional, ethical and legal issues