Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Postgraduate Studentships - Search for funding opportunities.
Study Details: 1 year
This course is aimed at registered midwives and nurses working in a relevant field who wish to develop the skills required to competently perform the examination of a newborn baby. It will assist you in developing the clinical skills required to practice competently in this area.
Teaching is built around the needs of midwives and nurses who have chosen to study this course as part of their continuing professional development and career progression. It consists of six taught study days, however, completion of the practical and theoretical requirements is spread over one academic year.
You will examine the evidence-based theory underpinning the physical examination of the newborn and critically explore the ethical and legal implications of undertaking this role and responsibility.
Whilst undertaking this course you are required to work in an area where you have access to newborn babies. You will be assessed and supported in practice by an appropriately qualified mentor who is experienced in the examination of the newborn.
Entry requirements for this course are normally:
Be a registered midwife or nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Have at least 12 months post-registration employment.
Have an Honours degree at 2:2 or above.
Be currently working in an area where you have access to newborn babies.
Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to work in a variety of roles such as Adult nurse, Children's nurse, Health play specialist, Health visitor, High intensity therapist, Learning disability nurse, Mental health nurse, Midwife, Paramedic, Physician associate.
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