Core Module Information
Module title: Neonatal Special and Transitional Care

SCQF level: 11:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: MID11134
Module leader: Sonya MacVicar
School School of Health & Social Care
Subject area group: Midwifery
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

In this module, the focus is on the neonate who requires special and transitional neonatal care to support their physiological transition to extrauterine life. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the physiology and pathological process related to the respiratory, cardiovascular, central nervous, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal and immunological systems of the premature and ill neonate requiring special and transitional neonatal care. This will enable you to recognise developing illness and initiate plans of care. You will critically engage with the global evidence-base on neonatal special and transitional care building relevant research skills. The principles of supportive neurodevelopmental care will underpin the management discussed with family integrated care and multidisciplinary approaches at the forefront of your practice. The module will develop your neonatal expertise, advance your transferable skills and enhance your career options in the field of neonatology.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Apply the knowledge, clinical skills and professional behaviours associated with neonatal special and transitional care practices.

LO2: Interpretate the impact of altered homeostasis in the neonate requiring special and transitional care including variations in care based on gestational age, diagnosis and/or co-morbidities.

LO3: Identify and demonstrate professional regulation, ethical conduct and the legal principles underpinning neonatal special and transitional care.

LO4: Critically explore the emotional, educational and social need of families/ carers of a neonate receiving special and transitional care.

LO5: Appraise the global evidence base relating to the impact of family integrated care and neurodevelopmental supportive care on neonatal outcomes.

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