The Examination of the Newborn
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The Examination of the Newborn CPD module is a professional qualification undertaken with the full support of your line-manager and regular access to newborn infants and their parent(s) within an appropriate clinical environment. The purpose of this module is to undertake the full physical examination of the newborn infant from a holistic perspective, critically appraising and evaluating the relevant antenatal and intrapartum factors in relation to contemporary literature and professional responsibilities, in accordance with local / national policy and the current standards of the NIPE Screening Committee, Public Health England. See below for information about the CPD update day for qualified NIPE practitioners.
Key highlights
- Trains you to perform full physical examination of newborn infants
- Holistic approach appraising antenatal and intrapartum factors
- Aligned with current NIPE Screening Committee standards, Public Health England
- Practice-based learning with regular access to newborns and parents
- CPD update day available for qualified NIPE practitioners
Entry requirements
Pre-course requirements for the Examination of the Newborn module: You will need to provide evidence of full support from your line manager prior to module commencement and be working in or have regular access to a relevant clinical practice environment and mothers with their new-born babies. You will hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Midwife, Nurse or Health Visitor or with the General Medical Council as a General Practitioner or Paediatrician. Please complete a manager form and attach a scanned copy to your online application.
You can find further information about applying for this course on the Health CPD application page.
Scholarships
Alumni PGCE Bursary Award
This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.
Up to £500Chevening Scholarships
Sir John Lowther Scholarship
The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- NIPE Practitioner
- Registered Midwife
- Neonatal Nurse
- Health Visitor
- General Practitioner
- Paediatrician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,450 per year
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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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