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By the end of this course, you’ll know the steps for performing a head to toe assessment of a newborn. You’ll also know how to discuss the perinatal history, determine gestational age and assess newborn development.
What topics will you cover?
- Preparing to conduct a newborn assessment.
- Why collecting a maternal history is an important element of the overall assessment.
- Step by step instructions for performing a head to toe physical assessment of the newborn.
- Techniques for determining gestational age.
- Assessing the development and reflexes of the newborn.
- Common newborn challenges.
- Newborn skin care.
- Evaluating interactions between the mother and their newborn.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you'll be able to...
- Perform a newborn assessment using a systematic head to toe approach, identifying both normal and abnormal characteristics.
- Assess the gestational age of the newborn.
- Discuss the benefits of parental and newborn bonding.
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
MOOC List is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.