Assessment and Examination of the Newborn - HMM1002

Assessment 1: Written draft

Written draft

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Portfolio – containing completed practice proforma and evidence of having completed 30 neonatal examinations (minimum 15 supervised by mentor).
This assessment task is Pass/Refer/Fail.

Portfolio

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

You will examine the evidence-based theory underpinning the physical examination of the newborn, developing your clinical skills to enable you to practice competently in this area. You are required to submit a portfolio providing evidence of having completed 30 newborn examinations, 15 of which will be supervised by your mentor in clinical practice, and demonstrating your achievement of the competences needed to carry out an examination of a newborn. 
You will be required to work in an area of practice with access to newborn babies in order to develop the skills necessary to competently perform this examination, and you will be assessed and supported in practice by an appropriately qualified mentor, experienced in the examination of the newborn.

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Midwifery

HMM1002 - Assessment and Examination of the Newborn

Assessment and Examination of the Newborn

Critically analyse their practical skills in undertaking the neonatal examination, based on a systematic, prioritised and evidence based approach to the assessment process.

Utilise and critically appraise the clinical skills used for assessing the newborn, making clinical decisions, managing and evaluating care.

Critically evaluate the concept of professional accountability, differentiating between ethical and legal issues, in relation to health professional practice.

Competently perform the examination and assessment of the newborn.