Study Guide

Objective

Student
- can anticipate and intervene in the case of newborn infirmity
- can, under supervision, plan, implement, evaluate and document observation and care of newborns in need of specialty care
- can provide support, advice and guidance for parents with sick newborns
- mastered safe drug treatment of newborns

Content

Neonatal care

Materials

Scientific articles
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Teaching methods

Supervised clinical practice in neonatal care.
Supervision and assessment discussion with the teacher.
Individual reflections and case.
Information and seminar.

Exam schedules

All documents must be submitted to the teacher no later than one week after completing the internship.

Completion alternatives

Performed and approved clinical practice.
Reflection diary.
Case with current theme from clinical practice, with references to at least two scientific sources.
Participation in internship seminar.

Student workload

27h / cr
1.5 cr / working week = 40 hours. Of these, 38 hours are performed at the internship and 2 hours are considered for individual assignments. The seminar comprising 3 hours is included in the total working hours.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Can receive feedback and show willingness to develop professional skills
Follows the worklist and keeps agreed times
Can ask questions that are relevant for learning a work
For the most part, it works in a planned manner and has a basic accuracy at important work moments
Can perform tasks under supervision
Has basic knowledge and can ask questions that are relevant to learning a work
Can follow directives and instructions and take responsibility for tasks
Can make decisions concerning tasks at the basic level
Know the values and consider the ethical principles
Can communicate and respond to patients / clients / customers
Can work with others in the work team

Assessment methods and criteria

According to Plan for Clinical Studies.
Seminar mandatory.
Approved individual assignments (reflection diary and case).

Qualifications

Biomedical sciences
Health promotion in nursing care
Clinical nursing care
Internal Medicine and Surgery 1
Internal Medicine and Surgery 2
Home care, pediatric care and maternity care
Mental health and psychiatry
Neonatal care and breastfeeding counselling