This course will provide the theoretical underpinnings of neonatal and infant health and will address the specific needs of neonates. The course considers the transition of the neonate to the extrauterine environment, neonatal assessment and care of infants with complex needs. Principles of developmentally focussed family-centred care are applied throughout. This course will enable you to critically evaluate and apply current clinical research to the unique care needs of neonates and infants. 2027 January Session commences week 1* Session 3 commences three weeks early* *for start dates please refer to your nursing calendar

Course detail

Prerequisite

NUR117 or HLT132 or NUR110 and enrolled in Program SC391, SC392, SC393, UB013

Offered Subject to change

• Online: Trimester 1, Session 3, Session 6, 2027 January Session

Units

12.00

Tuition fee

3.1:Nursing, Midwifery, Foreign Languages

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