THE COMPLEX NEONATE
MID4TCN
2014
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will revisit the beginnings of life from conception through to the first 28-days following birth and build on their earlier theoretical and clinical experiences of the normal newborn. They will encounter and learn to recognise the conditions associated with an 'at risk infant' and gain the necessary knowledge and skills to provide appropriate care for the 'at risk', sick or premature infant. Issues relating to parenting for healthy infants and infants who have complex needs due to pathology will be explored and students will build on their interpersonal skills when examining concepts of attachment, grief and loss. The relationships between maternal conditions and their effects on the infant, and the impact of the birth of a premature or abnormal infant on the health industry, the local community and society are also considered.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 20
Subject Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: MID4PMB, MID4PES, MID4NOB
Co-requisites: MID4CTB
Incompatible subjects: MID42MOB, MID41MOB, MID4MOB
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care | Recommended | Gardner, S,L., Enzman-Hines, M.I. and Hernandez, J.A. 2011 | 7TH EDN. MOSBY |
| Readings | Neonatology at a Glance | Recommended | Lissauer, T. & Fanaroff, A.A. 2006 | WILEY-BLACKWELL |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Heather Grimes
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 31 - 31
One 3.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Block mode of three 8.5 hour days."
ExaminationWeek: 46 - 46
One 4.0 hours examination per study period on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 39 - 39
One 8.5 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 39 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-word assignment | 40 | |
| one 3-hour written examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 60 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Distance Education
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Jacqueline McGregor
Class requirements
Lecture
One 7.0 days lecture per study period and delivered via blended.
"39 hours of lectures, class and small group work"
Problem Based Learning
One 13.0 hours problem based learning per study period and delivered via online.
"13 hours of enquiry informed learning"
Placement - Off Site
One 10.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via blended.
"Students complete 80-hours of clinical placement. * Please note: The clinical requirements for the PG Diploma in Midwifery Science are a continuum across the full year of the course and may be allocated according to the discretion of the clinical agency. The hours listed represent the minimum hours in the clinical setting to meet requirements for endorsement."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 2,500-word assignment | 40 | |
| one 3-hour written examination | Hurdle Requirement: Students must pass all assessment items and clinical to obtain a pass in this subject. | 60 |