What is it about?
The module allows you to explore Neonatal Intensive practice with colleagues from many units in the region, to engage in discussion and debate to understand the complexities and challenges caring for an infant and their family receiving Intensive care. The module builds on knowledge gained in the special and High Dependency module, and explores the specialist intensive care needs of infants in neonatal units, to understand how thermoregulation, nutrition, pain management, palliative care and infection control among many topics. You will also understand the physiological changes as an infant adapts to extra uterine life, and how problems with this transition lead to infants requiring Intensive care.
Who is it for?
It is suitable for practitioners working within neonatal intensive care.
What will participants learn?
The module content includes:
- Exploration of Neonatal Intensive practice with colleagues from many units in the region
- Engagement in discussion and debate to understand the complexities and challenges caring for an infant and their family receiving Intensive care
- Building on knowledge gained in the special and High Dependency module
- Exploring the specialist intensive care needs of infants in neonatal units
- Understanding how thermoregulation, nutrition, pain management, palliative care and infection control among many topics
- The physiological changes as an infant adapts to extra uterine life
- How problems with this transition lead to infants requiring Intensive care.
How will it be delivered?
Blended and taught.
How will participants be assessed?
Written assignment.
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
Working within neonatal intensive care
Code
MW0629 (Level 6)
MW0712 (Level 7)
Level
6 & 7
Credits
30
When is it?
29/01/2020 (6 and 7)
Where is it?
Northumbria University and practice environments (if required).
University Contact Details
Name: Mike Stephenson
Email: Mike.Stephenson@northumbria.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 349 5600
Level 6
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Level 7
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