Newborn Capstone from Coursera

Congratulations! You progressed your way through all four of the Newborn Baby Care courses, each with their own focal points on the many dimensions of maintaining newborn health in the first month of life.

Now we arrive at a crucial part of your learning –the Newborn Baby Care Capstone- Case Studies, which is your opportunity to take what you have learned and synthesize, integrate, and apply what you know to a series of case studies. Interacting with these real-life scenarios will help you retain the specialization content and be ready to put it into practice in your own care-providing environment.

Together we will experience key moments of the courses, this time through the lens of case studies. We will begin with addressing jaundice and performing screenings and assessments covered in Course 1. From there we will consider case studies for both heart and lung health representing Course 2. Then we will enter new territory, the first doctor’s visit once baby has gone home. Here you will bring together elements from Courses 3 and 4, assessing baby and also main care providers. No matter what capacity you do or will provide newborn baby care, the experience of this final capstone course will positively impact your understanding and ability to put that understanding into practice. The newborns, families, and other care providers you engage with will benefit greatly from your efforts.

A newborn baby is an amazing beautiful life filled with hope. There is so much that goes into making sure that babies are born healthy, and so much more to think about after they are born. Whether you are in the health care field, or even a parent, this course is the perfect educational opportunity for you to keep newborn babies healthy in the days and weeks after they are born!

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Syllabus

Introduction to Capstone

The Newborn Baby Care Capstone- Case Studies is your opportunity to take what you have learned and synthesize, integrate, and apply what you know to a series of case studies. Interacting with these real-life scenarios will help you retain the specialization content and be ready to put it into practice in your own care-providing environment. Together we have experienced key moments of the courses, which we will now apply through the lens of case studies. We will begin with addressing jaundice and performing screenings and assessments covered in Course 1. From there we will consider case studies for both heart and lung health representing Course 2. Then we will enter new territory, the first doctor’s visit once baby has gone home. Here you will bring together elements from Courses 3 and 4, assessing baby and also main care providers.No matter what capacity you do or will provide newborn baby care, the experience of this final capstone course will positively impact your understanding and ability to put that understanding into practice. The newborns, families, and other care providers you engage with will benefit greatly from your efforts.

Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby

In this module, you review some of the medical interventions and skills to keep newborns healthy in the days and weeks after they have been born. You''ll apply your knowledge of medicines like Vitamin K and erythromycin and how they can prevent serious illnesses. screening tests like hearing screening and newborn blood screening that help to make sure that babies are set up for success right from the start. In review, analysis, and application, we'll cover jaundice, and application of the simple ways to identify and treat this common presentation and prevent any harm to babies.

The Newborn Assessment: Heart Health

Congenital heart diseases, that is, malformations of the heart that begin in fetal life and are present at birth, are some of the most common congenital anomalies. One percent of all children are born with cardiac anomalies. Of those, about 25% have critical congenital heart disease, heart disease that requires intervention during the first month of life in order to avoid death or disability. In the CCHD screening lectures from Course I, CCHD from Course 2 and its cases, you were introduced to the concept of congenital heart disease, when to think about it and how to diagnose it. These are important skills to master, as these congenital problems, when not treated, can result in disability and even death for your young patients. In this capstone module, you will be presented with two cases, one extensive, the other brief. These are meant to represent the range of heart disease that you may encounter in practice. You will be asked to evaluate these cases in several ways.

The Newborn Assessment: Lung Health

In this Capstone module on Lung Health Assessment, we will review normal components of the respiratory exam. In application, we will use this information to in case study analysis, to recognize “abnormal” respiratory exams in newborns, meaning recognition of physical exam findings consistent with respiratory distress. We will apply the information we learned about the respiratory exam to work through a case of a newborn with respiratory distress

Comprehensive Assessment to Keep Newborn Babies Safe & Healthy

Learners, you are nearing the end of your training in the Care of the Newborn Baby. In this final Capstone segment, you will be asked to synthesize much of what you have learned about well newborn care. In the real world, this occurs in the outpatient setting. In some places, this visit would occur in an office or clinic. Another option is for a medical provider to visit the family in their home. Regardless of where the meeting takes place, the concerns are the same. In the following case, you will be presented with information regarding a newborn’s first visit to her primary care provider. You will be asked to explain how you would approach some of the aspects of baby’s care.

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Know what's good

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, and possible dealbreakers

A great resource for experienced healthcare professionals who want to refresh their knowledge of newborn care

Explores the full scope of newborn care from preventative healthcare to comprehensive assessment

Provides learners with an opportunity to apply their knowledge through real-life case studies

Taught by experienced healthcare professionals who are recognized for their work in newborn care

This course does not provide hands-on experience with newborn babies

Reviews summary

Well-received newborn care course

Learners say Newborn Capstone is a well received course that provides useful information and engaging assignments. Excellent instructors, clear lectures, and helpful readings contribute to learners' success. While some mention that grading is not ideal, many are happy with the overall course.

Readings are helpful

Lectures are clear

Assignments are engaging

"I enjoyed learning and answering the assignments in the Newborn Capstone."

"I liked the assignments, and the recap material..."

Instructors are excellent

"The course was very good and the professors were excellent they explained it very well"

Provides useful knowledge

"It's very important and useful."

"Provides useful knowledge about newborn baby & it was very useful to us.."

"I learned sooo much about baby health and care."

Grading can be difficult

"the only thing that became difficult was waiting for someone to grade your final assessments and assignments."

"the grading system is not ideal."

"they retaliate and give you zeros over and over again keeping you from passing assignments."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Newborn Capstone with these activities:

Compile a Resource List for Newborn Care

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Supports your ongoing learning by providing easy access to valuable resources on newborn care.

Browse courses on Information Gathering

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Search for reputable websites, articles, and books on newborn care.
Evaluate the resources for accuracy and relevance.
Organize the resources into a list or database for easy reference.

Review "Neonatal Medicine" by Rudolph and Fanaroff

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Provides an in-depth understanding of neonatal medicine and prepares you for the challenges of caring for newborns.

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Read the first three chapters of the book.
Summarize the key points of each chapter.
Identify the clinical implications of the information presented.

Explore the AAP's Newborn Care Guidelines

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Ensures that your knowledge of newborn care is aligned with current best practices and recommendations.

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Visit the AAP website and access the Newborn Care Guidelines.
Review the guidelines and identify the key recommendations for newborn care.
Incorporate the guidelines into your practice to improve the quality of care you provide.

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Complete the online Newborn Assessment Simulation

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Enhances your ability to assess newborns and identify potential health issues.

Browse courses on Newborn Assessment

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Access the online Newborn Assessment Simulation.
Complete the simulation following the instructions.
Review your results and identify areas for improvement.

Participate in a Newborn Care Discussion Forum

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Facilitates the exchange of ideas and experiences with fellow learners, enhancing your understanding of newborn care.

Browse courses on Newborn Care

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Join the Newborn Care Discussion Forum.
Post your questions and share your insights.
Engage in discussions with other participants.

Volunteer at a Local Neonatal Unit

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Provides hands-on experience in newborn care, allowing you to apply your knowledge and develop practical skills.

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Contact local hospitals or clinics to inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Complete the necessary training and background checks.
Assist with newborn care tasks under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals.

Career center

Learners who complete Newborn Capstone will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Neonatal Nurse

Neonatal Nurses provide care to newborn babies. These nurses work in hospital nurseries and intensive care units.

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Medical Doctor

Medical Doctors diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries. MDs may specialize in a particular area of medicine, such as pediatrics or neonatology.

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Developmental Pediatrician

Developmental Pediatricians specialize in the care of children with developmental disabilities.

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Pediatrician

Pediatricians are physicians who specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatricians provide a wide range of services, including preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, and counseling.

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Physician Assistant

Physician Assistants provide care to patients under the supervision of a physician. PAs take patient histories, conduct examinations, diagnose illnesses, and prescribe medication.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses. NPs provide a wide range of healthcare services. These services include diagnosing and treating illnesses, prescribing medication, and counseling patients.

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Registered Nurse

Registered Nurses work under the supervision of physicians. RNs can perform tasks such as preparing patients for examinations and administering medications. This course can help build a foundation for a career as a Registered Nurse. The knowledge gained from this course may be useful when working with newborn babies. Furthermore, the healthcare experience gained from this course may be useful for RNs.

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Childbirth Educator

Childbirth Educators provide education and support to pregnant women and their families.

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Genetic Counselor

Genetic Counselors provide information and support to individuals and families who are affected by genetic conditions.

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Audiologist

Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders.

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Physical Therapist

Physical Therapists help people restore movement and function after an injury or illness.