For all modules and courses the applications portal will close 4 weeks before the start date. All applications must be submitted and funding confirmed before the portal closes. Any applications that have not been processed and or do not have funding confirmed from the sponsor organisation before the portal closure will not be accepted by the IHSC administrator staff

 

The major focus of this module of study will be the holistic assessment of the preterm/ sick new-born infant and their family. Application of essential physiology of the major body systems and the systematic assessment of the preterm/sick new-born infant will be achieved by the students in order to provide evidence based care. The student will be able to critically discuss the key factors which contribute to prematurity, illness and the outcome in the antenatal, intra-partum and post-natal period and act accordingly as deemed appropriate.