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Course Description
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Course Name
Responding to Complex Needs of the At Risk and Ill Neonate
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Host University
University of Limerick
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Location
Limerick, Ireland
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Area of Study
Health Science, Nursing
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
6 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Systematic care for the at risk and ill neonate e.g. management of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders, neonatal jaundice, metabolic transient disorders, endocrine disorders chromosomal and congenital anomalies, infections in the neonate, trauma in the neonate; complications arising with low birth weight, preterm and post term infant; nutritional requirements for infants with special needs; neonatal resuscitation and rapid midwifery intervention; perinatal and infant morbidity and mortality. Parenting journey in the neonatal unit; adoption and fostering; child protection issues; ethical and legal issues; support for parents experiencing bereavement and loss with the at risk and ill neonate.
Clinical skills: Neonatal Resuscitation Programme Assessment and management of the at risk and ill neonate Nutritional support for the at risk and ill neonate (feeding practices oral, nasogastric) Care of baby in an incubator Care of baby with jaundice Breastfeeding under special circumstances and alternative methods of infant feeding Administration of medication to the neonate.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.