Course outline
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.
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/
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
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.
