This competency must be satisfied in order for credit to be released

Health Practice

Case presentation and clinical discussion - 40 minutes

Case presentation / discussion

Clinical Competency Booklet

This module content includes an introduction to the programme, critical analysis, research, evidence based practice, and literature searching; anatomy and physiology, assessment, potential problems and management of all major body systems: problems relating to premature or sick neonate including congenital abnormalities and neonatal surgery; family centred developmental care, supporting a family through the death of their baby; ethical issues in neonatal medicine, current issues and challenges facing neonatal units.

Developments in Special and Intensive Care of the Newborn - 7500LWHCN

Developments in Special and Intensive Care of the Newborn

Critically appraise the evidence base for using a family centred, developmental care approach to improve the outcome for a critically ill neonate and their family.

Demonstrate the advanced skills and knowledge required to engage confidently in professional communication with the multi disciplinary team providing neonatal care.

Demonstrate a range of clinical skills that display an advanced knowledge on the assessment and management of sick and premature neonates.

Critically analyse and synthesis and reflect on the research that informs current neonatal clinical practice in order to evaluate current concepts of care delivered.

Articulate key developmental, physiological and anatomical changes occurring from fetal life to the neonatal period analysing how these specifically relate to clinical management.