Advanced Neonatal Continuing Education
Course
The Advanced Neonatal Continuing Education Course is a comprehensive, asynchronous program that contains up to 6 months’ worth of neonatal content. The program is tailored for professionals with experience in neonatal nursing who are passionate about advancing their expertise in neonatal care and education. This course is designed explicitly for MSc-level graduates in neonatal nursing, as well as university faculty members who teach neonatal content. Participants are expected to have a strong foundation in neonatal care and demonstrate clinical and teaching experience.
Course Benefits:
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Access to advanced, evidence-based neonatal content.
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Development of teaching skills for educators involved in neonatal instruction.
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A focus on interdisciplinary approaches to neonatal care and integrating maternal health considerations.
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Opportunities to translate academic knowledge into clinical practice, improving both teaching and patient care outcomes.
The course covers a broad range of advanced topics, including:
• Neonatal/developmental pathophysiology
• Advanced neonatal health assessment
• Neonatal pharmacotherapeutics
• Maternal health and its implications for the fetus/neonate
• Neonatal management (Modules I, II, and III)
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This asynchronous program has been developed to be partnered with a preceptor-led practicum in a neonatal unit.
Why Take This Course?
Elevate Your Expertise: This course offers a deep dive into the advanced topics for delivering high-quality neonatal care. You will be equipped with the latest research, tools, and best practices that will help you provide better outcomes for neonates.
This course is ideal for:
• Master’s degree holders in nursing or midwifery focusing on neonatal care.
• Neonatal instructors actively working in a university setting, with at least one year of clinical experience in a neonatal unit.
• Professionals who have completed education in advanced pharmacology, physiology, and health assessment and are looking to develop their skills further.
Course Format:
Format: Asynchronous
Weekly Time Commitment: Estimated 8-10 hours per week.
Learning Outcomes:
• Neonatal/developmental pathophysiology
• Advanced neonatal health assessment
• Neonatal pharmacotherapeutics
• Maternal health and its implications for the fetus/neonate
• Neonatal management (Modules I, II, and III)
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This asynchronous program has been developed to be partnered with a preceptor-led practicum in a neonatal unit.