Undergraduate Credit Examination of the Newborn (Level 6) Short Course

Module: 6MI014

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will equip healthcare professionals with the detailed knowledge and clinical skills to perform screening and examination of the newborn

1. Demonstrate application of knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the newborn to neonatal screening.
2. Critically appraise the enhanced role of the midwife/ neonatal nurse/specialist community public health nurse in examination of the newborn
3. Demonstrate competence in all aspects of the examination of the newborn.
4. Recognise deviation from the normal and implement the appropriate follow up action and referral pathways.

Applicants should hold registrant status as a midwife, neonatal nurse or specialist community public health nurse with the NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Applicants should have access to clinical opportunities to examine the newborn and support from an appropriately qualified mentor.

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.

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We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

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