Neonatal Orientation Externsion Course
The Neonatal Orientation Externship Course is an asynchronous immersive program for new and current nurses and midwives working in neonatal units. This course provides foundational knowledge and essential skills to care for newborns, including small and sick infants, effectively.
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.
Throughout the course, participants will explore key topics such as:
• Neonatal nursing fundamentals
• Pregnancy, labor, and birth
• Essential care of the newborn
• Feeding the term infant
• Failure to breathe neonatal resuscitation
• Organization of the neonatal unit
• Introduction to the care of small and sick newborns
• Feeding and nutrition for small and sick infants
• Pharmacology and neonatal infections
• Respiratory, haematology, and neurology challenges
• Neonatal surgery, genetics, cardiac issues, and ENT care
• Neurodevelopment and discharge planning
• Ethics, leadership, quality improvement, and research in neonatal care
Why Take This Course?
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Comprehensive Neonatal Knowledge: Whether you’re new to neonatal care or a seasoned professional, this course provides an evidence-based review of essential topics, from birth to discharge, to help you manage both healthy and critically ill newborns.
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International Expertise: Learn from a diverse team of experienced international neonatal nurses. This global perspective enriches your learning and exposes you to a variety of approaches and best practices in neonatal care.
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Flexible Learning Format: The online LMS allows you to learn at your own pace, with access to recorded slide presentations and other resources.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
• New nurses and midwives entering neonatal units who want a solid foundation in neonatal care.
• Experienced nurses and midwives seeking to refresh and expand their knowledge in neonatal care.
• Nurses and midwives looking to transition into specialized neonatal care roles.
• Healthcare professionals involved in the neonatal care continuum who want to stay current with best practices in neonatal care.
Course Format:
Duration: 12 asynchronous modules
Learning Platform: All content will be delivered via a Learning Management System (LMS) that includes recorded slides, quizzes, and forum participation.
Course Benefits:
• Access to a structured and comprehensive neonatal curriculum to guide you from the basics to more advanced aspects of neonatal care.
• A focus on leadership, ethics, and quality improvement prepares you for taking on leadership roles within neonatal care teams.