You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.

This 20 credit level 6 (UZUR14-20-3) or level 7 (UZUR15-20-M) Examination of the Newborn module prepares midwives, neonatal nurses, community based nurses and specialist practitioners to undertake newborn screening, in accordance with Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) standards, as part of a holistic assessment of newborn health.

On successful completion of this module, you will have:

• Explored assessment of normal characteristics in the newborn

• Developed ability to critically assess deviations from normal, including underlying pathophysiology and congenital abnormalities

• Critically examined and evaluated the evidence base for newborn screening and its application to practice

• Critically evaluated opportunities provided by the newborn examination to engage women and their families in health promotion

• Explored the application of effective and appropriate communication skills to enhance newborn health assessment in practice

• Demonstrated competence to meet the Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) Standards whilst undertaking a full holistic assessment of newborn health 

• Demonstrated leadership within care planning, risk assessment, referral and multidisciplinary team working.

Careers / Further study

The level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:

• BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care
• BSc (Hons) Professional Development 

The level 7 (Masters level) module can contribute towards:

• PG Cert Health & Social Care
• MSc Clinical Practice
• MSc Professional Development

Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts.  Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding.  Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.







Content

The course syllabus typically covers the following:




• History taking and identification of risk factors
• Preparation of the environment
• NIPE screening programme, including current NIPE standards 
• Holistic examination and assessment of the newborn, including abnormal findings
• Use of equipment for examination purposes
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Referral pathways
• Teaching and support of parents
• Health education
• Accountability and responsibility
• Applied research studies




Learning and Teaching

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be utilised throughout the module.




Independent learning

Includes hours engaged with tuto- led and self-directed study, case study development and assignment preparation.




Placement learning

You will undertake neonatal examinations in practice under the supervision of qualified practitioners from their practice area.




Scheduled learning




• Lectures
• Seminars
• Practical skills and simulation sessions
• Work-based learning




Study time

Contact time of 48 hours will also include the use of virtual learning environments (VLEs), multiple learning methods, online and other Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) activities.




Assessment

After completing core theory sessions, you will be provided with a reflective formative log book for completion in your own working environment.




The summative assessment for this module has two components.




• an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). The OSCE provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to undertake a holistic assessment of the newborn including their ability to make appropriate referrals and develop evidence based plans of care. 




• a written component, to provide you with the opportunity to critically examine and evaluate the evidence that informed your clinical decision making throughout the OSCE.