Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination
Course Summary
Advance your clinical practice by developing the necessary knowledge, skills, and competence to perform the Newborn Clinical Examination with the Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination from Dundalk Institute of Technology.
Important notice about this course
NOW ENROLLING FOR AUTUMN 2024 INTAKE
Closing date for applications: Thursday 12th September OR until all places are taken whichever comes first.
The enhanced skills, knowledge and professional behaviours gained during this programme will enable graduates to become competent in undertaking the Newborn Clinical Examination.
Graduates of this Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination will be competent to undertake a systematic physical examination and screening of the newborn 72 hours after birth. Thus, ensuring immediate and appropriate intervention when anomalies are detected supporting the family cohesiveness and long-term health and wellbeing
Successful graduates of this course will be able to:
- Critically discuss the 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; - Demonstrate detailed knowledge of the gestational development of the fetus, to include organogenesis and factors that may disrupt optimal fetal growth and development;
- Demonstrate the ability to competently perform a systematic physical examination of the neonate utilising a family-centered approach to the Newborn Clinical Examination;
- Demonstrate the ability to record clinical findings and interpretations accurately and comprehensibly in a clear, accurate and relevant manner in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines, referring all identified deviations from the norm in the neonate to the appropriate personnel/service for follow up as per the recommended timelines and local/national policies, procedures, protocols and guidance (PPPGs);
- Apply knowledge and understanding of the legal, ethical and professional issues relating to the Newborn Clinical Examination and advancing the role of the midwife.
In order to be successful in obtaining a Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination the student will complete a written assignment and successfully compete 40 Newborn Clinical Examinations under supervision in clinical practice.
This course will be delivered using a mix of live online lecturers and face-to-face classes in DkIT.
Students will be required to attend DkIT for 4 days approx (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs) over the semester.
Proposed Schedule (please note this is subject to chage)
26.09.2024 Face to Face in DkIT (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs)
03.10.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30 hrs)
10.10.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30hrs)
17.10.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30hrs)
24.10.2024 Face to Face in DkIT (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs)
07.11.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30 hrs)
14.11.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30 hrs)
21.11.2024 Face to Face in DkIT (09.00 hrs to 16.00hrs)
28.11.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30 hrs)
05.12.2024 Live online lectures (09.00hrs to 14.30 hrs)
12.12.2024 Face to Face in DkIT (09.00hrs to 16.00hrs)
In order to be successful in obtaining a Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination the student will complete a written assignment and successfully compete 40 Newborn Clinical Examinations under supervision in clinical practice.
Please note this timetable is subject to change.
- 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
Jill Atkinson (Head of Section of Midwifery)
Email: jill.atkinson@dkit.ie
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part-Time Courses), School of Health and Science)
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_NNBCE_9 |
| Course Type | Flexible & Professional |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 9 |
| Duration | 1 Semester |
| Fees | €950 TBC |
| Starting Date | Thursday 26th September 2024 |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Nursing, Midwifery and Early Years |
| Credits | 10 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | Blended |
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
