This non-credit-bearing continuous professional development (CPD) module has been designed to support the learning needs of staff working in Transitional and Special Neonatal Care areas.
It will be of particular interest to Nursery Nurses and Health Care Support Workers, but of equal value to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals working in these neonatal/post-natal/outreach or clinical areas, who would like to improve or update their knowledge and understanding of newborns in the first 28 days of life and beyond.
Whether you are looking to build your existing knowledge or enhance your clinical practice with a deeper understanding of newborn care, this course provides an opportunity to learn.
What will I learn?
Aspects of contemporary evidence-based neonatal care of babies transitioning to extra uterine life will be explored, as well as common problems and treatment options found in the special care nurseries and post-natal wards. Overarching all teaching will be the principles of neonatal neurodevelopmental supportive care and family integrated care practices.
Online lessons will be in the form of self-directed study, lectures, discussion groups and group work, brought to you by authentic, experienced neonatal practitioners.
The learning outcomes of the module are:
- Differentiate between normal and altered neonatal homeostasis.
- Explain the physical needs of neonates who require special and transitional care.
- Explore neurodevelopmental supportive and family integrated care practices.
- Discuss the role of the special neonatal and transitional care provider in relation to evidence-based practice.
Course dates and duration
The module starts week beginning 7th September 2026 and you will be in class online fortnightly basis. Exact timetable and scheduled class times will be available on successful application.
Delivery mode
This is an evidence-based education module delivered online over 15 weeks and starts next on 7 September 2026 online.
Over the 15-week module you will be in an online classroom environment, learning alongside a multidisciplinary group of neonatal, midwifery and allied health practitioners.
Virtual Classroom attendance
Your module is based within a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Moodle. This virtual classroom hosts all your lessons, timetables and provides a rich learning and reference area for you to use throughout your studies. You will be in your online classroom one day a fortnight and the timetable for these scheduled classes will be available on your Moodle site. It is expected you will attend all classes and be supported in practice by your manager and allocated supervisor.
Cost
In September 2026, the cost for this module is £700.
Payment by invoice
If you need to raise an invoice to pay for your place, please complete the following form Payment by invoice form.
If you have any questions or require further information, email cpd_shsc@napier.ac.uk or a.moylan@napier.ac.uk
Additional information
How will I be assessed?
This is a non credit-bearing module with no end of course assessment. However, throughout the module there will be ample opportunity to submit small 'tests of learning'.
What will I get after completion of the course?
At the end of the module, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.