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University of the West of Scotland: Neonatal Nursing
| Institution | University of the West of Scotland |
|---|---|
| Department | Health and Life Sciences |
| Web | http://www.uws.ac.uk |
| ask@uws.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0800 027 1000 |
| Study type | Taught |
Graduate Certificate
Summary
This programme is for practitioners registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) who are currently employed within the field of neonatal nursing.
It will prepare you to critically explore the management of ill newborn babies in a variety of settings in order to develop and expand your role in neonatal care.
**COURSE HIGHLIGHTS**
This programme has been developed to provide a standardised level of professional competence and academic accreditation for neonatal nurses.
This programme incorporates the competencies of Matching Knowledge and Skills for Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurses.
The Special Care Neonatal Nursing and Neonatal Intensive Care/High Dependency modules are delivered via online learning and attendance at our Lanarkshire campus.
Within the Neonatal Work-based Learning module you’ll consolidate learning attained in the special care and intensive care modules and complete a range of clinical competencies supported by a mentor in practice.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess an Ordinary bachelor's degree, or equivalent. If you do not have a degree then you will be considered utilising the UWS Recognition of Prior Learning policy. You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and currently employed within the field of neonatal nursing; you must have a minimum of six months current experience in the field of neonatal care. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
Summary
This programme prepares you to critically explore the management of the ill neonate in a variety of settings in order to develop and expand your role within the field of neonatal care.
This programme is designed for practitioners registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and who are currently employed within the field of neonatal nursing.
It has been developed to provide a standardised level of professional competence and academic accreditation for neonatal nurses. It incorporates the competencies of Matching Knowledge and Skills for Qualified in Speciality (QIS) Neonatal Nurses (April 2012). The programme consists of three SCQF Level 10 modules, normally undertaken over six months – one year: Special Care Neonatal Nursing; Neonatal Intensive Care/High Dependency; and Neonatal Work-based Learning.
Graduates will be able to further develop professionally within neonatal nursing, mapping their continuing professional development to the Health Career Framework and Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF). Following at least a two year period of being qualified in specialty, staff may undertake an MSc in Advanced Neonatal Practice.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will normally possess a degree or equivalent. If you do not have a degree then you will be considered utilising the UWS Recognition of Prior Learning policy. You must have a minimum of six months current experience in the field of neonatal care. |
| Location | Lanarkshire Campus UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton G72 0LH |
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