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Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care (SC-NEOCARE)
Specialist CertificateYear: 2020 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Contact
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/specialist-certificate-in-neonatal-care/
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149 Monday to Friday 8am to 9pm AEST/AEDT. Weekends and University of Melbourne observed Public Holidays 10am to 5pm AEST/AEDT.
Principal Coordinator
Sharon Kinney
Overview
| Award title | Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2020 — Parkville |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | Non-AQF |
| Credit points | 25 credit points |
| Duration | 6 months part-time |
The Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care is a 25 credit point, part-time, coursework program conducted over two terms. It consists of two core 12.5 credit point subjects commencing with an on-line subject (NURS90076 Applied Pathophysiology) followed by a face-to-face subject (NURS90117 Foundations in Neonatal Care).
The program is targeted towards nurses and midwives who are beginning in the specialty of neonatal care. The course is based on the latest evidence and best practice guidelines leading to high quality care for sick or preterm babies and their families.
Last updated: 6 December 2019