The ability to stabilise a sick newborn before transport and provide comfort and support to babies and families is essential for nurses working in special care nurseries. This unit of study extends the knowledge obtained in the pre-requisite units of study, Applied Neonatal Physiology (071) and Assessment of Growth and Development (255). This Unit of Study examines the assessment and clinical management of newborns of all gestational ages, requiring resuscitation, stabilisation, and treatment for various underlying pathophysiological conditions. Clinical management strategies covered include modes of respiratory support such as Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and High Flow nasal cannula oxygen. All themes are founded upon individualised, family-focused, developmentally supportive care, an essential element of contemporary neonatal nursing practice. Students enrolling in this unit must be employed in a Special Care Nursery.
| Neonatal Special Care | |
| Unit of study code | 207 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Care |
| Term | JANUARY |
| Pre-requisite | 071 – Applied Neonatal Physiology |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Recommended texts | There are no prescribed textbooks for this subject. |
| Co-ordinated by | Trish Lowe MACN e: patricia.lowe@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Neonatal assessment and monitoring | a) examine the principles of individualised, developmentally supportive neonatal care balanced with family-centred care | Assessment 1: Online discussion | 5% | 2 |
| Theme 2: Caring for parents and preterm babies | b) apply evidence-based specialist knowledge and relevant comprehensive neonatal assessment skills to the care of the infant | Assessment 2: Literature critique | 35% | 5 |
| Theme 3: Caring for late preterm and unwell term babies | c) demonstrate knowledge of resuscitation and stabilisation of infants in the special care environment | Assessment 3: Digital poster and abstract | 20% | 8 |
| Theme 4: Transport, surgery, and discharge | d) investigate current evidence to plan and prioritise care specific to gestational sub-populations | Assessment 4: Analysis of care | 40% | 10 |
| e) analyse current evidence to plan and prioritise escalation/transport of the deteriorating infant | ||||
| f) investigate community support agencies to plan and prioritise discharge of the convalescing infant. | ||||
Neonatal Special Care (207) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price | 2026 Member price (10% discount) | 2026 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 | $2,460.60 | $2,734.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 | $2,806.20 | $3,118.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 | $3,623.80 | $4,026.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 | $4,266.00 | $4,740.00 |
| *Graduate certificate / single unit of study fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change without notice | ||||
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
