Neonatal Care Postgraduate Certificate in / Professional Certificate
- Level(s) of Study: Professional
- Start Date(s): March
- Duration: 1 year
- Study Mode(s): Part-time
- Campus: Clifton Campus
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Entry Requirements:
More information
Introduction:
The principle aims for this course is to provide post-qualification continuing professional development in the speciality of Neonatal care, striving to enhance the knowledge skills and values of staff within neonatal care areas at a qualified in speciality level. This course has been developed in collaboration with Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and represents core education and training pertinent to neonatal speciality areas, including the intensive care environment.
What you’ll study
The Neonatal Qualified in Speciality Course curriculum is aligned to the national competence framework for neonatal nursing. This course offers a unique blend of evidence and contemporary clinical practice to support the development of holistic skilled neonatal nurses working with families at the centre of care delivery. The course consists of two modules, each worth 30 credit points.
Content includes critical appraisal of anatomy and pathophysiology to inform the assessment and management of the neonate, legal and ethical implications of neonatal care, communication in complex circumstances and contemporary approaches to leadership. The course will encourage students to critically reflect on current practice, discuss underpinning research and professional guidance and debate case-studies to develop clinical expertise and inform clinical decision making.
The learning environment and level of teaching will be the same for each level of study (post registration certificate, (level 6) or postgraduate (level 7). The level of study and therefore attainment will be differentiated at assessment only, students will be assessed at either Level 6 or 7.
Modules
Evidence in clinical practice – 30 Credits
This module recognises the importance of clinical expertise as key to interpreting and applying research and professional evidence into practice. During this module students will learn how to find evidence and critically analyse theoretical, scientific, and ethical aspects of their chosen sources. Students will consider how evidence can inform proactive and make credible recommendations for change.
Fundamentals of neonatal care – 30 Credits
This module focuses on the assessment and management of the neonate in low dependency and special care settings. Topics include anatomy and pathophysiology the psychosocial and cultural needs of the family unit in the neonatal setting, developing therapeutic relationships and leadership strategies to facilitate collaboration and effective performance of the team.
Intensive care of the neonate – 30 Credits
This module focuses on the assessment and management of the neonate in high dependency and intensive care settings. Topics include legal and ethical implications of neonatal care, pharmacological interventions, and the resuscitation of the neonate.
Independent Study – 30 Credits
This module provides you with the opportunity for originality and intellectual independence into specific area of your practice. Students will be able to choose between an impact study (e.g. service evaluation or audit), a clinical change project, or critical review of practice.
Modules
Research in nursing, health and social care – 30 Credits
This module explores contemporary issues and debates in health research. The module will prepare students with the knowledge and skills required to undertake research in their chosen field of professional practice.
Fundamentals of neonatal care – 30 Credits
This module focuses on the assessment and management of the neonate in low dependency and special care settings. Topics include anatomy and pathophysiology the psychosocial and cultural needs of the family unit in the neonatal setting, developing therapeutic relationships and leadership strategies to facilitate collaboration and effective performance of the team.
Intensive care of the neonate – 30 Credits
This module focuses on the assessment and management of the neonate in high dependency and intensive care settings. Topics include legal and ethical implications of neonatal care, pharmacological interventions, and the resuscitation of the neonate.
Option Module – 30 Credits
This is student choice pertinent to their area of practice. Please see module specification document for the chose module.
Independent Study – 30 Credits
This module provides you with the opportunity for originality and intellectual independence into specific area of your practice. Students will be able to choose between an impact study (e.g. service evaluation or audit), a clinical change project, or critical review of practice.
Module 1 – 30 Credits
Module 2 – 30 Credits
How you’re taught
Delivery Mode
Teaching will be delivered using a variety of approaches, which include, lectures, problem-based learning, peer-learning, simulation and reflection on clinical practice. Each module will encourage students to examine the knowledge and skills requirements for advanced and competent practice, along with opportunity to explore specific themes based upon experiences in practice.
The course is delivered through a blended delivery of on campus and online learning and will include teaching from a variety of clinicians with specialist expertise. This co-delivery of education will enable learners to benefit from both clinical and academic knowledge to augment their learning and provides a symbiotic approach to professional development.
Clinical Area
Working in a Neonatal area is a compulsory component of the course to enable you to develop the necessary competencies required for the course. In order to complete the skills portfolio, you will need to have access to appropriate learning opportunities through your practice settings and that your employer will allow you to use your work in these settings as learning opportunities for the modules on the course.
How you’re assessed
- Critical review of the literature
- Presentation
- Case Study
- Observed structured clinical examination
- Portfolio
- Project report
- Research proposal
- Presentation
- Case Study
- Observed structured clinical examination
- Project report
BSc Neonatal
MSc Neonatal
Campus and facilities
The purpose-built Health & Allied Professions (HAP) Centre is home to our world-class teaching, practice, research and scholarship in the Institute of Health and Allied Professions (IHAP).
Entry requirements
- Applicants will be registered health professionals working in a neonatal environment for all the course options
- Applicants must have manager support
BSc Neonatal
- Applicants will be registered health professionals working in a neonatal environment for all the course options
- Applicants must have a level 6 qualification or evidence of the ability to study at Level 7
- Applicants must have manager support
MSc Neonatal
- Applicants will be registered health professionals currently working in a neonatal environment
- Post graduate certificate must have a level 6 qualification or evidence of the ability to study at Level 7
- Applicants must have manager support
Professional / Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal care
Fees and funding
| Level of study | Course cost |
|---|---|
| Professional / Postgraduate Certificate in Neonatal Care | £2,600 |
| BSc in Neonatal Care | £4,800 |
| MSc in Neonatal Care | £7,800 |
*Please note that if you are considering a course that runs over more than one year, the tuition fee stated is for the first year of study. The course fee for the second year may be subject to annual review.
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How to apply
Ready to join us? Then apply as soon as you can. Please contact the SOC.cpd@ntu.ac.uk inbox for your registration form. Make sure you check the entry requirements above carefully before you do.
This course is not open to international students.
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