Complex Care of the Neonate
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
NURS 2038
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
161961
Unit Value
9
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Nursing and Midwifery
Course aim
To enable students to develop a sound understanding of the healthcare for the neonate with complex needs and demonstrate integration of family-centred care in the midwifery management.
Course content
Assessment of the healthy neonate and comparison to the ill, compromised or preterm neonate; basic embryology related to specific neonatal health conditions, pathophysiology of neonatal health conditions; care planning and midwifery management of the neonate with complex needs; neonatal resuscitation; use of technology and clinical skills; pharmacology in neonatal care; evidence-based midwifery practice in caring for the neonate with complex needs; incorporation of family-centred care in the midwifery management of the neonate with complex needs; legal, ethical and cultural considerations in neonatal care; teamwork; inter-professional collaboration; inquiry based learning.
Textbook(s)
Kain, V, & Mannix, T 2018, Neonatal Nursing in Australia and New Zealand: Principles for Practice, Elsevier
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| NURS 1056 | Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Foundation Practicum 1 |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Lecture (online) | 1 hour x 9 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 x 3 hours x 9 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 x 2 hours x 9 weeks | ||
| Workshop (HHHS) | 4 hours x 8 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, DISTANCE EDUCATION | |||
| Lecture (online) | 1 hour x 9 weeks | ||
| External (online) | - x 9 weeks | ||
| Workshop (HHHS) | 8 hours x 4 days | ||
| INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER | |||
| Lecture (online) | 1 hour x 9 weeks | ||
| External (online) | - x 9 weeks | ||
| Workshop (HHHS) | 8 hours x 4 days | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Assignment, Examination, Workshop Activity
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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