Systematic Examination of the Newborn

Program Overview

This 12-week Level 7 program, developed in collaboration with the NHS, focuses on systematic newborn examination, equipping healthcare professionals with the skills to assess and care for neonates. Led by experts Louise Lewis and Rhona Williams, the program includes clinical placements that provide hands-on experience and support to prepare students for a career in healthcare.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Module:
Systematic Examination of the Newborn
• Level:
7
• Duration:
12 weeks (1 semester)
• Attendance:
8 days at the University over 12 weeks
• Content:
• Factors that predispose the neonate to ill health
• Recognition of deviations from normal health status
• Initiation of appropriate monitoring, care, and referral for the compromised or sick neonate
• Full systematic physical examination of the newborn
• Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) screening elements
• Faculty:
• Louise Lewis, Module Leader
• Rhona Williams, Module Leader

Other:

• The program is developed with NHS partners and is constantly updated to reflect the latest in health care thinking.
• Clinical placements provide students with skills, experience, and support to become confident and compassionate health practitioners.
• Expert staff work with NHS clinicians to deliver programs from 'bite-size' taster sessions to PhDs in some of the UK's finest facilities.