• Continuing professional development (CPD)

Examination of the Newborn

CPD Level 7
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Overview

Overview

The aim of this credit-bearing course is to develop expert midwifery practice in undertaking the examination of the healthy baby, in order to confirm wellbeing.

Course requirements: Evidence of study at Level 6 (Degree Level).

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

  • Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: £900
  • Sept 25 - Aug 26 fees: TBC

Credits: 20

Assessment method: Practice assessment (of clinical competencies) and a written assignment.

Midwifery student with baby simulator.
Study dates and times

Study dates and times

This course is taught on day release, select a start date to see the study days:

The course is delivered online. Study days are from 9.30am to 4.30pm.

The course will focus on:

  • background and rationale for examining the newborn infant
  • observation
  • palpation
  • auscultation
  • common problems and professional issues with regards to the examination of the newborn.
Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Marcia Bartholomew

Marcia Bartholomew

I am a Senior Lecturer and the course leader for post-qualifying undergraduate midwifery programmes at the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

I am a Senior Lecturer and the course leader for post-qualifying undergraduate midwifery programmes at the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare.

Study and career progression

Study and career progression

This can be taken as a standalone module or the credits can be used towards another course:

  • PgCert/PgDip/MSc Clinical Practice (badged awards available eg Midwifery)
  • MSc Advanced Professional Practice (badged awards available).
How to apply

How to apply

All applications for the Examination of the Newborn course commencing on 8th January 2025 will need to be submitted by Friday 8th November 2024.

Midwives will need to accept their unconditional offer and enrol by Friday 6th December 2024.

After your application is accepted and you have been offered a place on the course, you will be sent information about how to enrol. You must complete enrolment before your course starts.

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Contact us

For more information about our CPD courses please get in touch with Dr Claire Anderson, Associate Dean (Berkshire), College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare:

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