Certificate in Newborn Clinical Examination

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.

This course will be delivered using a mix of live online lecturers and face-to-face classes in DkIT.

5th October 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT 

12th October 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

19th October 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

26th October 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

2nd November 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT 

9th November 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

16th November 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

23rd November 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT 

30th November 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

7th December  09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Live on-line lectures

14th December 09.00hrs to 16.00hrs Face to Face in DkIT

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