60 credits at Level 6; must include:

Applied Neonatal Pathophysiology (15 credits)

Neonatal Special and Transitional care (15 credits)

High Dependency Neonatal Care (15 credits)

Neonatal Intensive Care (15 credits)

 

Applied Neonatal Pathophysiology (15 credits)

This module is the first of four modules for healthcare practitioners working full-time or part-time within the neonatal unit that will enable the practitioner to be recognised as qualified in speciality (QIS). It is also designed as a stand-alone module for neonatal healthcare practitioners wishing to update their knowledge and skills. The delivery of neonatal care is dependent upon the clinical skills of the practitioner, and the sound theoretical underpinning of neonatal anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. This module will provide the novice neonatal practitioner with the necessary grounding in applied neonatal pathophysiology in which to develop and further their evidence-based practice.

 

Neonatal Special and Transitional care (15 credits)

This module is the second of four modules for nurses and other registered healthcare professionals working within the neonatal unit that will enable the practitioner to be recognised as qualified in speciality (QIS). The delivery of neonatal care to the special care infant is dependent both on the clinical skills of the healthcare practitioner and the development and maintenance of therapeutic relationships with the parents and the multidisciplinary team through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills, with the ultimate aim of facilitating the transition of the infant and family from hospital to home. It also facilitates the development of reflective skills in order to provide and analyse the care to a special care baby and family.

 

High Dependency Neonatal Care (15 credits)

This module is the third of four modules for nurses and other registered healthcare professionals working in the neonatal unit that will enable the practitioner to be recognised as qualified in speciality (QIS). The delivery of neonatal care to the high dependency infant is dependent both on the clinical skills of the practitioner and the development and maintenance of therapeutic relationships with the parents and the multi-disciplinary team through the use of appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. The development of the above has assumed even greater importance as the boundaries in intensive care and high dependency blur due to improvements in respiratory care. In order to recognise the deteriorating neonate, the module content will be system and assessment led to identify appropriate management strategies. This module further facilitates the development of reflective skills in order to provide and analyse the care for a high dependency baby and family.

 

Neonatal Intensive Care (15 credits)

This module is the fourth and final module for nurses and other registered healthcare professionals working in the neonatal unit that, upon completion, will enable the practitioner to be recognised as qualified in speciality (QIS). The delivery of neonatal care to the intensive care infant is dependent both on the clinical skills of the practitioner and the development and maintenance of therapeutic relationships with the parents and the multidisciplinary team using appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. This module facilitates the development of reflective skills to provide and critically analyse the care for an intensive care baby and family.