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NMW3109 Care of the Neonate
SCHOOL OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NMW4111 Applied Midwifery Practice
MIP4203 Advanced Communication in Midwifery
NMW4112 Applied Midwifery Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
NMW4108 Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies
MPT4204 Clinical Midwifery Skills
 
Description:

This unit explores the principles and practice underpinning the assessment and management of the neonate. It extends earlier theoretical and clinical experiences surrounding the normal neonate, and provides students with the knowledge and skills to enable them to provide appropriate care for at risk, unwell or premature neonates. Issues relating to parenting healthy infants and infants who have complex needs due to pathology will be explored.



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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010