Resuscitation of the Newborn

Module delivery dates

07 August 2013 in Carlisle; 09:30 - 16:00 hours

15 August 2013 in Lancaster; 09:30 - 16:00 hours

Why study with us? The aim of this module is to enable ambulance paramedic practitioners/technicians to gain the knowledge and skills to provide basic resuscitation of the newborn in a competent manner.

This is a one day course, running in Carlisle (Fusehill St Campus) on 07 August 2013 and in Lancaster running on 15 August 2013

Intended Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion students will be able to:

• Understand the physiological processes underlying apnoea, bradycardia and poor condition at birth,
• Demonstrate airway management skills including strategies to help in situations where the initial attempt at lung aeration is unsuccessful,
• Demonstrate the immediate management of newborn emergencies in simulations and appreciate the importance of communication and teamwork,
• Develop a framework for succinct record keeping and communication of important details of the baby's condition at birth and response to resuscitation.

Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Entry requirements See course specific entry requirements listed below.

More about levels and credits

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria Applicants should be Registered Paramedics or Ambulance Technicians. Modules HMFG4003 Resuscitation of the Newborn (20 credits at level 4) Course summary The module focuses on recognition of the need for resuscitation in the immediate newborn period; including physiological processes prior to birth such as apnoea and bradycardia; principles of airway management and lung aeration, direct laryngoscopic inspection of the oropharynx, chest compressions; practical experience of handling and using resuscitation equipment.