The Newborn Assessment
With the help of The Newborn Assessment online programme learn some additional skills that can help medical practitioners to keep a newborn baby healthy.
Beginner
Online
1 Hours
1,699 INR Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Newborn Assessment certification course helps the candidates by providing the knowledge and skills for the practical examination of a newborn baby from head to toe. With the help of this course, you will be able to analyze the health of a baby by just looking at it. The Newborn Assessment certification by Coursera provides you with a platform where you can discuss medical equipment like pulse oximeters and stethoscopes and how they can help the practitioner in their examination. The difference between normal findings and abnormal findings is also demonstrated in this course.
The Newborn Assessment training is provided by the University of Colorado which is highly recognized as a leader in higher education on a national and global level. The instructors of this course are Christine Gold, Mary Kohn, and Daniel Nicklas, and are specialized in this particular domain. Candidates who are new in this domain can also understand this course thoroughly because it is a beginner-level course.
The Highlights
- Offered by The University of Colorado.
- 100% Online.
- 1 week to Complete.
- Flexible Schedule.
Programme Offerings
- Beginner level
- Shareable Certificate
- subtitles
- 14 Days Refund
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Newborn Assessment Fee
Course Details | Fee |
1 month | Rs 1,699 per month |
3 month | Rs 3,499 per month |
6 month | Rs 5,199 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
If you want to earn a certificate from the provider, you need to pass all the assignments with good grades. Quizzes, peer-graded assignments, and some other tasks are types of assessments you will be required to pass to get a certificate. Readings and Videos are provided in the course to help you to pass the tests.
What you will learn
After completing The Newborn Assessment certification syllabus, you will be able to acquire the necessary skills for newborn baby care to optimize the overall health in the days and weeks after they are born. You will be provided with clinical provisions such as health assessments, screenings, and resulting diagnoses. The candidate will also learn about parenting, nutrition, and caretaking.
Who it is for
The Newborn Assessment classes are designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing careers in the followings:
Admission Details
Candidates can apply for The Newborn Assessment online course by following these steps:
Step 1: Log in to your account of Coursera by https://www.coursera.org/.
Step 2: Click on Browse followed by Health and then Public Health or directly access the course by using this link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/newborn-assessment
Step 3: Find the option of “Enrol for Free” on the course main page.
Step 4: Select the payment option if you want to apply for a paid course.
Step 5: For a free course, click on the audit option directly to access the course without any fees.
The Syllabus
Videos
- Introduction to The Newborn Assessment
- Introduction and Vital Signs
- Newborn Exam: Heart and Lungs
- Newborn Exam: Lower Body
- Newborn exam: Abdomen Area
- Newborn Exam: Head Assessment
Readings
- About Us: Your Instructors
- Resource: Newborn with Respiratory Distress
Practice Exercise
- The Newborn Exam: Learning Assessment
Videos
- Why is it Important to Assess the Heart of Newborns?
- Fundamentals of Newborn Cardiac Exam
- Heart Murmurs
- Heart Case Studies: Part 1
- Heart Case Studies: Part 2
- Heart Case Studies: Part 3
Readings
- Heart Health Supportive Readings: AAP
- Resource: Merck Manuals and References
- Differential Diagnosis and Approach to a heart murmur in term infants.
- American Heart Association. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defect
Practice Exercises
- Ensure Heart Health: Learning Assessment
- Your Turn: Cardiac Case Assessment
Discussion Prompt
- Your Turn: Supplemental Cardiac Case
Videos
- Ensure Newborn Lung Health
- Lungs Case Studies: Part 1
- Lung Case Studies: Part 2
- Lungs Case Studies: Part 3
Readings
- Respiratory Distress in the Newborn
- Resource: Lungs and Chest Stanford Newborn Nursery
- Newborn Retractions
Practice Exercises
- Part 1: Ensure Lung Health, Lecture Learning Assessment
- Your Turn: Respiratory Assessment
Videos
- Identifying Signs that Require Immediate Medical Care: Part 1
- Identifying Signs that Require Immediate Medical Care: Part 2
- Identifying Signs That Require Urgent Medical Care
- Newborn Breathing
- Identifying Reassuring Normal Signs
- More Reassuring Normal Signs
Readings
- Newborn death and illness:
- Kids Health from Nemours: Fevers
- Common Conditions in Newborns
- NIH: What are some of the basics of infant health?
- Changes in the newborn at birth
- Mayo Clinic: Infant and toddler health
Practice Exercise
- Diagnosing Illness
Videos
- Newborn Skin Concerns: Part 1
- Newborn Skin Concerns: Part 2
- Newborn Rashes
- Newborn Skin Lesions
Readings
- AFP Skin Conditions and Additional Resources
- MedScape Skin Conditions and Resource Links
Practice Exercise
- Skin Assessment
Instructors
CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course is open to healthcare professionals, such as nurses, paediatricians, and neonatal specialists, who work directly with newborns.
The course is of 1 week.
In this course, you will learn how to perform thorough physical examinations of newborns, assess their vital signs, identify abnormalities or signs of distress, and track their developmental assessment.
Financial aid is available for the candidates. Candidates can get the benefit of a scholarship by showcasing their eligibility.
The course is in online mode.