Course Title

Neonatology Theory Course

Course Number

7403303

Instructor Name

فادي زبن

Contact Information

[email protected]

Semester(s) and academic year(s)

Compulsory / Elective

Compulsory

This course will introduce the student to basic of nursing neonatal care. The purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity for students to apply advanced problem-solving skills using selected clinical problems relevant to neonatal critical care. It is designed to assist the student in acquiring advanced theoretical knowledge in the physiological, behavioural, medical and nursing sciences required for solving neonatal-focussed problems through the identification and analysis of relevant literature reviews and research papers. In solving these clinical problems, students will develop differential medical and nursing diagnoses and plans of care, as well as critically analyze the health and illness management strategies and outcomes presented in each case.

The major focus of this course is the healthy neonate, development, care and nutrition. Concepts explored are: child health promotion strategies, and high-risk situations which include the common neonatal disorders. The care of pre-term babies and the problems associated with pre-term birth are also a focus.

The student will learn to associate a therapeutic procedure to a cardiopulmonary disorder or other related disorders, in a neonate. In addition, they will learn about specific airway management techniques applicable to the neonatal population.