PgCert Neonatal Care: Qualified in Speciality
Edinburgh Napier University
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OverviewThe programme is designed as multiprofessional mode of study, to enrich your knowledge of different aspects of neonatal care provision across the various professions involved in delivery of holistic neonatal and family centred care. We aim to provide you with a teaching, learning and assessment experience that allows you to develop as a reflective practitioner who is in possession of in-depth knowledge of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology. This understanding will also incorporate ...Read more

OverviewThe programme is designed as multiprofessional mode of study, to enrich your knowledge of different aspects of neonatal care provision across the various professions involved in delivery of holistic neonatal and family centred care. We aim to provide you with a teaching, learning and assessment experience that allows you to develop as a reflective practitioner who is in possession of in-depth knowledge of neonatal physiology and pathophysiology. This understanding will also incorporate the application of global evidence-based care strategies which will support you in becoming a knowledgeable, competent, and skilled professional in your field of practice. It also aims to develop you as a critical thinker. We aim to provide you with teaching and learning experiences that will support your growth and development as a reflective and critical thinker who can apply research skills to neonatal care and contribute positively to neonatal practice. This learning opportunity will not only focus on training for the demands of professional practice, but it will also explore the moral responsibilities that come with local, national and global citizenship.Course detailsThis part-time blended online course will take up to a year to complete and is structured to support the student through their journey. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, guest lectures, tutorials and independent study. Your knowledge and understanding will be developed using a variety of online teaching, learning and assessment methods, utilising both asynchronous and synchronous learning opportunities.

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28 Feb 23

Not enough in person classes in nursing since covid... one a fortnight! So not meeting fellow students in my year. But great sports, societies, and help and support...Read more

Entry requirements

A bachelors degree in Nursing, Midwifery or a related Applied Health Profession and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or country specific professional registration body is required.

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Nursing (Child Health) - BN
Not enough in person classes in nursing since covid... one a fortnight! So not meeting fellow students in my year. But great sports, societies, and help and support....
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Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH14 1DJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Slateford  0.4 miles away
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