Foundations in Neonatal Care
‘Foundations in Neonatal Care Course’ is facilitated by the West Midlands Perinatal Network and is accredited by Keele University. This module has been developed to support Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals and Registered Nurse Associates who are new to this highly specialised clinical area.
The module focuses on the fundamental aspects of care provision and is a foundation (Core 1) to the neonatal intensive care module (Core 2). By completing the module you will have developed your knowledge and skills in neonatal nursing. You will also have enhanced your ability to think critically about neonatal practice and develop your reasoning skills. The emphasis on family-integrated care and advanced communication skills will ensure you are prepared to have difficult conversations and offer support to families at a stressful time.
The module will cover the following:
- Utilise best evidence to underpin the provision of care to babies and their families
- Maintain effective and supportive communication with babies, families and within the wider healthcare team
- Develop clinical reasoning skills using robust evidence-based material to assess and manage babies' special care needs
- Critically examine the current evidence-based guidelines and research underpinning neonatal practice to ensure the delivery of evidence-based care
- Discuss the process of transition to community-based care for babies with complex needs demonstrating awareness of the relevant support services available
- Employ strategies to empower families to provide appropriate care for their baby/babies
- Facilitate family-integrated care to babies nursed in the special care setting
- Using clearly defined guidelines, be responsible and accountable for quality fundamental care under indirect supervision in the special care environment
- Critically appraise and reflect upon their own professional practice and personal development
DATES AND FORMAT:
The course runs twice a year March and September. The course is delivered via a hybrid format, with most of the teaching sessions taking place each Tuesday via MS Teams. The face-to-face sessions are planned to take place at Keele University.
TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT:
9 synchronous virtual sessions
3 face -to - face sessions
Additional reading and asynchronous learning
ASSESSMENT:
Critical analysis assignment and a competency document
APPLICATIONS:
The course can be completed at either Level 6 (degree level credits) or Level 7 (master’s level credits).
By completing the course students will receive 15 credits.
If students are in any way concerned about which 'Level' to study at, please refer them, to Laura Randell at bwc.wmnodneducationteam@nhs.net or the module lead Jo Cookson via j.cookson@keele.ac.uk
Please click here for more information or contact Laura Randell via bwc.wmnodneducationteam@nhs.net