This module is for midwives or other professionals with Nursing and Midwifery Council registration who are working in a clinical environment with neonates.

Evidence of prior learning at Level 6 is required to study the module at Level 7.

You must have the support of your clinical manager and a consultant paediatrician at your place of employment.

The module will give you the opportunity to develop skills in examining the newborn which have primarily been the remit of paediatricians. You will be taught by midwifery lecturers, paediatricians and other specialists in theory, clinical teaching and supervision within the designated sessions, following the UK National Screening Guidelines.

In addition, in order to complete the required physical examinations of the newborn, it is expected that you will be supported and supervised by members of the trust staff, including consultant/registrar paediatricians, advanced neonatal practitioners or midwives experienced in the physical examination of the neonate.

Learning Outcomes

• Successful completion of this module will qualify you to undertake the physical examination of the newborn, thus enhancing your job satisfaction and improving client satisfaction.

Assessment

Reflective Log - 100% 3000 word Reflective log of babies examined identifying areas for further professional development of the practitioner. Minimum pass mark - 40% Practice assessment document - Pass/fail. Examination of 20 babies.