Course overview
To research, analyse and demonstrate knowledge and skills for the safe care of the neonate with complex needs and the integration of woman-centred and family inclusive care in the midwifery management.
- Stabilisation And Initial Care Of The Neonate
- Ongoing Care And Management Of The Neonate
- Complex Neonatal Care And Neonatal Research
Course learning outcomes
- Critically assess and differentiate between the healthy term neonate and those who are unwell, compromised, or preterm, utilising advanced diagnostic techniques and evidence-based practices
- Analyse and synthesize the pathophysiology of common and complex neonatal health conditions, illustrating the mechanisms and potential interventions
- Design and lead integrated midwifery care strategies for managing common neonatal health conditions across diverse healthcare settings, emphasising evidence-based approaches
- Evaluate and implement sophisticated clinical skills and technological interventions for neonates with complex needs, assessing their effectiveness and safety in improving outcomes
- Conduct a thorough analysis of legal, ethical, psychosocial, and cultural factors impacting the care of the mother/infant dyad with complex needs, proposing strategies to address these challenges
- Integrate and evaluate the best available evidence to innovate and refine midwifery care practices for neonates with complex needs and their families
- Exhibits mastery of verbal, written and professional communication, underpinned by the core tenets of midwifery philosophy, and upholding academic integrity and ethical practice