Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
The aim of the module is to prepare healthcare professionals such as midwives, neonatal nurses, nurses, community specialist practitioners and general practitioners to competently undertake an examination and assessment of the healthy new born infant born between 37 and 42 completed gestational weeks in line with National Screening Committee best practice standards.
This module will enable participants to analyse the skills required for the initial health assessment, whilst at the same time incorporating theoretical knowledge with practical experiences in the workplace
Entry Criteria
- Effective registration with an appropriate Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) in health care, such as NMC or HCPC
- Minimum 12 months post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
- Possess BSc (Hons) 2:2 degree award minimum
- IELTS 6.5 in all criteria
Non-Standard
- Minimum of three years post-registration experience, normally within a health practice setting
- Possess a BSc or 60 credits equivalent at level 6 which must include a research module (or equivalent)
- Applicants who fall short of the above entry requirements may use the RPL mechanism to contribute towards the above criteria at the discretion of the Programme Leader
How to apply
Online application forms and guidance for application process
Key information
Module Category: PCPH
Module Code: 5027
Module Credits: 30
Module Level: 7
Semesters
Semester 2 & X
- Thursday 27 February 2025, 9am-4pm
- Friday 28 February 2025, 9am-4pm
- Thursday 6 March 2025, 9am-4pm
- Friday 7 March 2025, 9am-4pm
- Thursday 13 March 2025, 9am - 4pm
- Friday 14 March 2025, either 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm
- Thursday 15 May 2025, 9am - 5pm
- Thursday 28 August 2025
- Friday 29 August 2025 (you will need to attend your formative OSCE for a one hour time slot, to be decided nearer the time, on either the 28 or 29 August)
- Thursday 11 September 2025
- Friday 12 September 2025
- Thursday 18 September 2025 (you will need to attend your summative OSCE for a one hour time slot, to be decided nearer the time, on the 11, 12 or 18 September)
Campus: ²ÝÁñÊÓƵ campus