Senior Lecturer in Practice (Midwifery)
Faculty of Health, Education and Society
The Examination of the Newborn
Key Facts
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Level
Post RegistrationPO
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Duration
6 months Part Time
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Starting
October, April
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Part time: £1,380 per 30 credit module
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Waterside
Updated 01/10/2024
Updated 01/10/2024
Overview
The Examination of the Newborn CPD module is a professional qualification undertaken with the full support of your line-manager and regular access to newborn infants and their parent(s) within an appropriate clinical environment.
The purpose of this module is to undertake the full physical examination of the newborn infant from a holistic perspective, critically appraising and evaluating the relevant antenatal and intrapartum factors in relation to contemporary literature and professional responsibilities, in accordance with local / national policy and the current standards of the NIPE Screening Committee, Public Health England.
Apply for The Examination of the Newborn level 6:
Apply for The Examination of the Newborn level 7:
See below for information about the CPD update day for qualified NIPE practitioners.
Highlights
- Highly popular and sought after part-time module.
- NMC and GMC registrants can apply at Level 6 (BSc) or Level 7 (Masters).
- Active blended learning comprising face-to-face and virtual teaching offering flexibility.
- Supported by credible lecturers experienced in the field of NIPE and contemporary midwifery practice.
- Eligible to undertake the full systematic examination of the newborn (NIPE) on successful completion.
Entry Requirements
Pre-course requirements for the Examination of the Newborn module:
- You will need to provide evidence of full support from your line manager prior to module commencement and be working in or have regular access to a relevant clinical practice environment and mothers with their new-born babies.
- You will hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Midwife, Nurse or Health Visitor or with the General Medical Council as a General Practitioner or Paediatrician.
- Please complete a manager form and attach a scanned copy to your online application.
You can find further information about applying for this course on the Health CPD application page.
Course Content
Fees and Funding
2024/25 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study newborn examination in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- Module costs: £1,380 per 30 credit module for either L6 or L7.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.