Contribute to the Care of Mothers and Babies (HLTEN520A)
Enrolled/Division 2 Registered Nurses who are working in the area of providing care to mothers and babies in a range of settings, such as postnatal, low risk nursery, child and family health and paediatric settings.
Course Content
- Assist in performing an assessment of the mother and baby in consultation with the midwife
- Correct use of terminology associated with pregnancy, labour and antenatal care of the mother
- Work with a knowledge of patterns of antenatal and postpartum care of the mother and contribute to delivering care in line with own nursing role
- Assist and support the mother with feeding of baby
- Discuss methods of contraception with the mother, as appropriate in consultation with the midwife
- Demonstrate safe bathing, baby safety, dressing techniques and feeding assistance for the newborn
- Review care plans and progress notes for the newborn and discuss observations and progress in line with enrolled nurse responsibilities
- Record any abnormal observations and report to midwife
- Identify and discuss potential emotional, spiritual and/or specific cultural needs with new mothers, as appropriate, in consultation with the midwife
- Provide holistic care to support maternal and child health in line with own nursing role
Delivery
- 3 classroom days
- 5 day clinical placement at a facility providing maternal health services.
- Self paced learning component
Dates
Intake 1: Commencing 16 April 201216, 23, 30 April 2012
Intake 2: Commencing 10 August 2012
10, 17, 24 August 2012
Assessment
Assessment will consist of self paced learning materials to be completed and submitted by a set date, 3 assignments, plus one week of clinical placement.
Award
Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment
CNE Points
25 CNE Points
Fee
A Funded fee is available through Skills Victoria.
$346.40 plus materials fee $116
Full Fee: $1,047
Materials Fee: $116
Closing Date
Three weeks prior to course commencement. Late applications may be considered.
Location
Caulfield campus
