Complex Care of the Neonate

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MIDW 2003
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Course ID
201116
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus East, Mt Gambier, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
Sch of Nursing and Midwifery
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course will enable students to develop a sound understanding of the healthcare for the neonate with complex needs and demonstrate integration of woman-centred and family inclusive care in the midwifery management. Contents include: assessment of the healthy neonate and comparison to the unwell, compromised or preterm neonate; basic embryology related to specific neonatal health conditions, pathophysiology of neonatal health conditions; care planning and midwifery management of the neonate with complex needs; neonatal resuscitation; use of technology and clinical skills; pharmacology in neonatal care; evidence-based midwifery practice in caring for the neonate with complex needs; incorporation of woman-centred and family inclusive care in the midwifery management of the neonate with complex needs; legal, ethical and cultural considerations in neonatal care; equity and rights; teamwork and communication; maternal and neonatal safety and quality; inter-professional collaboration; inquiry based learning.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 51498
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Jul - 7 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
14 Jul - 8 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
Class number
Class number 51499
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Jul - 7 Sep Monday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
14 Jul - 8 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-27A/B
Class number
Class number 51500
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Jul - 9 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C6-26
16 Jul - 10 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P7-27A/B
Class number
Class number 51501
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 16
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Jul - 9 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-34
16 Jul - 10 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C4-17
Class number
Class number 50908
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 17
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Jul - 3 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-08
16 Jul - 3 Sep Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-14
Class number
Class number 50909
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 0
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Jul - 3 Sep Thursday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-08
16 Jul - 3 Sep Thursday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-14
Class number
Class number 50910
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 3
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Jul - 4 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-08
17 Jul - 4 Sep Friday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-14
Class number
Class number 50911
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
17 Jul - 4 Sep Friday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-08
17 Jul - 4 Sep Friday 12:40pm - 3:30pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C5-14

Online

Class number
Class number 50016
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 13
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed MIDW2901 Midwifery Practice Experience 2

Corequisite(s)

  • If the following course has not already been completed THEN must be enrolled in MIDW2900 Midwifery Practice Experience 3

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed NURS2038 Complex Care of the Neonate at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

N/A

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Midwifery