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MIDW338 Caring for Babies

10 cp
Prerequisites
Nil
Co-requisite MIDW335 Babies Needing Extra Care
Teaching Organisation 150 hours of focused learning.

This practice unit will assist students to acquire foundational knowledge of the care of the normal healthy baby as well as babies requiring admission to a Level Two Nursery. Students will have the opportunity to explore the environment of the nursery, and develop skills in neonatal midwifery practice. Care of the sick baby and midwifery interventions will be explored. Consideration is given to the needs of the family with a sick infant and the education requirements of families.

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