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Course Overview - Neonatal Resuscitation
Course:
Neonatal Resuscitation
Course Description: This course is designed for qualified midwives who want to refresh their
knowledge about neonatal resuscitation.
Summary:
Childbirth is an extraordinary and challenging life event which profoundly
influences a woman’s physical, social and emotional well-being.
The care, information and emotional support that the midwife offers the
labouring woman and her chosen companions can set the scene to
protect the woman’s physical wellbeing and nurture her emotional
strengths.
In this course we describe the goals, assessment and procedures involved
in basic neonatal resuscitation.
Completing this course will re-enforce your knowledge in neonatal
resuscitation.
CPD:
3 MidPLUS points = 3 hours equivalent to complete
Enrolment Fees:
ACM Members and Midwifery Students: $66
Non ACM Members: $132
Enrolment Form:
Please click here or contact ACM at [email protected]
Course Access:
Access will be granted for 12 months from enrolment
Resources:
All modules are supported by references and a Glossary
Head Office
PO Box 965, Civic Square ACT 2608
P 02 6230 7333 | F 02 6230 6033
ABN 49 289 821 863 | ACN 602 176 901
www.midwives.org.au | [email protected]
SA Office
PO Box 1063, Kent Town SA 5071
P/F 08 8364 5729
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Course Overview - Neonatal Resuscitation
Overall Course Learning Outcomes
Module 1: Background
• This section addresses the background and rationale of neonatal resuscitation.
• Includes the You & Neonatal Resuscitation self-assessment - aimed at identifying your
starting knowledge of neonatal resuscitation
• Includes the ‘Map your local situation’ activity - a data gathering exercise to
understand your local policies regarding neonatal resuscitation
Module 2: Initial assessment of the newborn
• This section focuses on the initial assessment of the newborn
• Addresses the five elements that form part of the initial assessment.
• Reviews the calculation of an Apgar score, which follows the initial assessment.
Module 3: Commencement of resuscitation
• This section focuses on the decision making around the commencement of infant
resuscitation.
Module 4: Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation
• This section contains key learning points and guidance with effective intermittent
positive pressure ventilation or IPPV.
Module 5: External Chest Compressions
• This section contains the most current guidelines for external chest compressions or
ECC.
Module 6: Meconium-Stained Liquor
• This section covers guidelines on managing babies born in meconium-stained liquor.
Module 7: Documenting Resuscitation and Communication
• This section discusses appropriate procedures for documenting resuscitation and for
communicating with parents and families.
Module 8: Conclusion
Assessments:
• Reflective Practice – templates provided
• Q&A
• Self test Activities after each Module
• Case Studies
• Map your local work environment activities
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