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Assessment of the Newborn

Dr Elizabeth Forster and Dr Victoria Kain

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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.

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Time

6 hours

Via

FutureLearn

Institution

Griffith University

Instructors

Dr Elizabeth Forster

Dr Victoria Kain

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