Assessment and Examination of the Newborn
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
This course is aimed at registered midwives and nurses working in a relevant field who wish to develop the skills required to competently perform the examination of a newborn baby. It will assist you in developing the clinical skills required to practice competently in this area. Whilst undertaking this course you are required to work in an area where you have access to newborn babies.
You will be assessed and supported in practice by an appropriately qualified mentor who is experienced in the examination of the newborn.
Key highlights
- Develops clinical skills to competently examine newborn babies
- Designed for registered midwives and nurses in relevant fields
- Practice assessed and supported by an experienced, qualified mentor
- Learning applied while working with access to newborn babies
- Worth 30 Master's-level credits
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Scholarships
The Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship Scheme provides a fee waiver of at least 50% on full-time or part-time research degrees, some schools may offer 100%.
Careers this course leads to
- Midwife (newborn examination practitioner)
- Neonatal nurse
- Advanced neonatal nurse practitioner
- Specialist midwife
- Children's nurse (neonatal)
Cost of study
UK/Home: £740 | International: £18,700
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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