University of Technology Sydney

92677 Care of the Newborn

6cp
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

Description

Evidence-based care of the newborn who experiences deviations from normal health is the focus of this subject. Students are introduced to common newborn conditions encountered in the Special Care Nursery within a framework of family-centred care. The subject includes the midwife's role in the initial care of the newborn with more complex needs. Students develop knowledge and skills in newborn examination, recognising clinical deterioration, resuscitation and stabilisation. The subject also has a clinical component included, alongside Midwifery Practice 3.


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