20 and 40 credit level 6 and level 7 modules
This module is not running in the academic year 2024/5. Please check back in May 2025 for updated module details and timetable information.
Page last updated 30 September 2024
You may be able to study these modules at Level 6 (BSc level) or Level 7 (Masters level) depending on your academic circumstances. Please contact the CPD Team or the Module Leader for advice if you are unsure which level would be best for you.
The Neonatal Critical Care course is made up of two CPD modules which can be studied at either level 3 (Degree) or Level M (Masters).
These modules are:
To apply, you must be NMC registered and working in a neonatal unit.
The Level 6 module can contribute towards:
The level 7 module can contribute towards:
In line with the Department of Health (DH) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) recommendations, the modules encourage the achievement of professional proficiency through reflection, discussion, debate, evaluation, critical analysis and development of clinical expertise.
Competence in delivering a high standard of neonatal care falls under the following core dimensions:
Core clinical skills for neonatal nurses include:
Professional critical analysis related to
Teaching will be delivered using a variety of approaches which include:
The assessment strategy has been developed in negotiation with the neonatal critical care network to ensure parity against national standards in neonatal services.
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
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Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places will be limited, for applications received, outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
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