Effective midwifery practice: role of the midwife in promoting neonatal health and wellbeing; developing knowledge of public health relating to neonatal care; theory of neonatal examination; anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the neonate; clinical skills relating to the examination and care of the neonate; care and management of the sick neonate (including congenital disorders and birth defects); family's needs reflecting social and cultural perspectives; feeding requirements of preterm and extremely preterm infant; Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI); neonatal resuscitation; national strategic contemporary documents

Professional, legal and ethical practice: practice in accordance with NMC standards, working within professional, legal and ethical frameworks relating to neonatal health; theory relating to safeguarding issues and the neonate

Developing the individual midwife and others: communication skills in dealing with mothers and their families¿ with a sick neonate; effective collaborative and multiagency working in relation to neonatal care

Achieving care through evaluation and research: application and evaluation of evidence based practice relating to neonatal care

BASTON H., & DURWARD, H., (2017) Examination of the Newborn: a Practical Guide 3rd edition Abingdon, Routledge

BOXWELL, G., Pettty, J., Kaiser, L., (Eds) (2019) Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing 3rd Edition London: Routledge

DAVIES,L. MCDONALD,S. (2018) Examination of the Newborn and Neonatal Health: A Multidimensional Approach. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

GARDNER, S., CARTER, B., ENZMAN – HINES, M., HERMNADEZ, J., (Editors) (2016) Merenstein and Gardner’s Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care 8th edition St Louis Missouri Elsevier

MEEKS, M, HALLSWORTH, M. & YEO, H. (Eds) (2010) Nursing the Neonate 2nd Edition Wiley-Blackwell: Chicester.

RANKIN, J.(2010) Physiology in Childbearing 4th Edition Elsevier London.

SINIL, S. MIALL, L. & JARDINE, L. (2012) Essential Neonatal Medicine 5th Edition Wiley-Blackwell: Chicester.

PC and projector
Computers for student access
Smart Board
Library
Internet and Intranet
Blackboard Academic Suite
Microsoft Teams
NMC Publications
Strategic Policies
Clinical Placements; Service-users: Interprofessional education
Advanced Neonatal Practitioner

Enrolment on the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice Award/ BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice (Shortened) Award

The focus of this module is on the neonate and how the midwife can promote neonatal health through provision of direct care to the neonate and indirect care to his/her parents. The module will form the foundation for your achievement of NIPE (Neonatal and Infant Physical Examination) competence and also includes a 2 day Breastfeeding and Building Relationships workshop ( aligned to UNICEF BFI). This also links to clinical experience in Neonatal Intensive care unit as well as midwifery placements. 

1. CRITICALLY EVALUATE KEY FACTORS WHICH PROMOTE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF THE NEONATE. Analysis, Application, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

2. DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND CRITICAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE FACTORS WHICH MAY COMPROMISE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEONATE
Analysis, Application, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning

3. CRITICALLY ANALYSE THE ROLE OF THE MIDWIFE IN ASSESSING, PLANNING, IMPLEMENTING AND EVALUATING CARE OF A NEONATE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS.
Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Problem Solving,
Reflection

4. USING BEST EVIDENCE, CRITICAL ANALYSE THE ROLE OF THE MIDWIFE IN SUPPORTING PARENTS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES ABOUT NEONATAL CARE INCORPORATING SOCIAL AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES
Analysis, Application, Communication, Enquiry, Knowledge & Understanding, Learning, Reflection

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 84 hours

Guided Independent Study: 216 hours

25 minute presentation (20 minutes of presenting plus 5 minutes Q&A), 100% weighting (addressing learning outcomes 1-4)

Additional Assessment Details / Formative assessment:
Presentation Plan and Tutorial