mid3ncn care of the neonate with complex needs
CARE OF THE NEONATE WITH COMPLEX NEEDS
MID3NCN
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will examine the beginnings of life from conception through to the first 28 days following birth and builds on the earlier clinical and theoretical exposure to the normal newborn. The subject is designed to encourage you to develop further understanding of the conditions associated with the 'at risk' infant. You will have the opportunity to acquire and develop the necessary knowledge and skills to identify and give appropriate care for the 'at risk', sick or premature infant. They will explore issues relation to parenting for health infants and infants who have complex needs due to pathology. You will build upon interpersonal skills when examining concepts of attachment, grief and loss. The relationships between maternal conditions and the effects on the infant, the impact to the health industry, local community and society surrounding the birth of a premature or abnormal infant are also considered.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Adamopoulos
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in one of the following course codes: HZNMD or HZNMDB and must have passed one subject in: MID2PCN or MID2PNC
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorGardner,S L, Carter, B, Enzman-Hines, M I and Hernandez, J A, eds
Year2010
Edition/Volume7TH EDN
PublisherMOSBY
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Neonatology at a glance
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLissauer, T and Fanaroff, A A
Year2015
Edition/Volume3rd EDN
PublisherWILEY-BLACKWELL
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
Work-based learningYes
Self sourced or Uni sourced
Uni Sourced
Entire subject or partial subjectPartial subject
Total hours/days required120
Location of WBL activity (region)Domestic - regional
Domestic - metro
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2020, Week 05-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorHelen Nightingale
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 6 - 6
Three 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab class needs to occur AFTER the first lecture is delivered
LectureWeek: 6 - 6
Four 4.00 hours lecture per study period on weekends during the day from week 6 to week 6 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 9 - 25
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 9 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 120- hours of clinical practicum.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 25
One 7.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 6 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Students complete an additional 7 hours in online modules
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (2000 words equivalent) 2000 word report exploring common neonatal conditions requiring special care | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online Quiz 30 minutes (500 words equivalent) Online quiz assessing pathophysiology and treatment of neonatal conditions in the context of illness and/or prematurity. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Clinical Practicum (120 hours) (2000 words equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement (120 hours) and complete 4 MCAT skills. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-26, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMaria Adamopoulos
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 10
Three 2.00 hours laboratory class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lab class needs to occur AFTER the first lecture
LectureWeek: 10 - 10
Four 4.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 10 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 120.00 hours placement - off site per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Students complete 120- hours of clinical practicum.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 23
One 7.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Students complete an additional 7 hours in online modules
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (2000 words equivalent) 2000 word report exploring common neonatal conditions requiring special care | N/A | N/A | No | 65 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Online Quiz 30 minutes (500 words equivalent) Online quiz assessing pathophysiology and treatment of neonatal conditions in the context of illness and/or prematurity. | N/A | N/A | No | 35 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Clinical Practicum (120 hours) (2000 words equivalent) Hurdle requirement. It is essential to pass the clinical placement (120 hours) and complete 4 MCAT skills. | N/A | N/A | Yes | null | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |