Overview

May include, but not limited to: - Normal fetal development/anatomy and physiology of the 7 systems - Transitional events in the neonatal period - Normal morphology of the neonate - Normal development of the infant - Clinical examination: recognition of the abnormal - Identification and management of Congenital abnormalities - Communication - Referral systems and local guidelines - Holistic approach to the care of the neonate and family - Professional, ethical and legal issues

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Basic understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Basic understanding of professional accountability issues. Students will be required to achieve a minimum of C- grade in the assignment in order to pass the theory component of the module. -good -Good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module. Good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade B- in the Grading Criteria. -excellent -Very good understanding of the facts and principles specific to the topics covered in this module and evidence of additional evidence gained by the student. Very good understanding of professional accountability issues. This equates to a minimum mark of Grade A- in the Grading Criteria

Learning Outcomes

• Critically reflect on the effects of maternal health and disease in order to fully understand the implications on the developing fetus and/or newborn.

• Demonstrate effective communication with parents and members of the multi-professional team.

• Demonstrate, through physical examination, the ability to identify normality in the term neonate with reference to the physiological adaptation to extra-uterine life.

• Understand and critically evaluate professional, legal and ethical dimensions within the examination and assessment of the newborn.