Newborn Clinical Examination

Who Should Apply?
This programme is suitable for Registered Midwives

Course Content
Knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required to undertake the Newborn Clinical Examination, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of normal neonatal physiology, and common neonatal conditions that are screened for, relating these to underpinning fetal and neonatal anatomy and physiology;

Gestational development of the fetus, to include organogenesis and factors that may disrupt optimal fetal growth and development;

Perform a systematic physical examination of the neonate utilising a family-centered approach to the Newborn Clinical Examination;

Record clinical findings and interpretations accurately and comprehensibly

Legal, ethical and professional issues relating to the Newborn Clinical Examination

Minimum Entry Requirements
To be eligible for this programme applicants must:

Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or equivalent and have a minimum of two years experience in intrapartum, postnatal and/or neonatal care; ?

Currently employed in maternity care provision;

Applicants will normally hold a level 8 qualification in midwifery;

Applicants who do not have a level 8 qualification in midwifery may apply for entry to the programme in accordance with the procedures outlined in the DkIT Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy (2022): Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and Practice;

Applicants may be interviewed

1 Semester

Starting Date September 2024