Neonatal Care – Specialist Core Skills Module 1  CPD

The module is designed to train nurses and midwives working within the neonatal field in the essential theory and practice for safe and competent neonatal care. Download module flyer.

Course Information

Start DateStart TimeDurationCostCourse CodeApply
Tuesday 8 May 2012 The module runs for seven days on the following dates - 8th, 9th, 22nd May, 19th, 26th June, 10th & 17th July 2012. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information NM3245 Apply Now
Tuesday 9 October 2012 The module runs for seven days on the following dates - 9th, 16th, 30th October, 6th, 13th, 20th November & 4th December 2012. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information NM3245 Apply Now
Wednesday 15 May 2013 The module runs for seven days on the following dates - 15th, 22nd May, 12th, 19th, 26th June, 3rd & 10th July 2013.. Contact CPD admissions for the latest information. NM3245 Apply Now

Eligibility

  • You must be a qualified nurse or midwife either in the UK or overseas.
Work/Clinical Placement Requirements

The module requires you to be:

  • Working in a suitable practice area
  • In a clinical placement
  • Have a clinical mentor.

English Requirements

  • IELTS: 7.0
  • TOEFL (internet-based): 107

What will I learn?

The module will enable you to:
 
  • Gain an increased knowledge in the essential evidence-based rationale to support special and high dependency care of the sick and vulnerable neonate within a family care setting
  • Acquire necessary core skills for safe and effective neonatal nursing practice over a range of dependency levels
  • Understand how special and high dependency neonatal nursing fits into the whole spectrum of care for the sick neonate and family
  • Network with other neonatal nurses across different units and regions.

Teaching and Assessment

Mode of delivery
Teaching methods include lectures, group work, scenario-based teaching, skills training and one-to-one tutorials and reflection sessions.

Assessment
Assessment for the module consists of a portfolio of practice with reflection.

Funding

Funding is available through trusts.

Application Deadline:

Application form

Further Information

CPD Admissions School of Health Sciences
City University London
Health Building, Northampton Square
London
EC1V 0HB
United Kingdom

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E: healthpostgrad@city.ac.uk