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Continuing Professional Development Day for Healthcare Practitioners qualified in Examination of the Newborn (NIPE).

 Date: Wednesday 15^th May 2024

Time: 8:30 to 17:00

Venue: Waterside Campus, University of Northampton.

Cost: £150.00.

Parking: Pre booking required. Payable on the day. 

For all queries, contact Jo Shaul: [email protected]

This one day CPD activity is suitable for healthcare practitioners currently qualified and skilled in the initial Examination of the Newborn (NIPE).  This workshop integrates a review and update of theoretical knowledge and practical application of the skills in examining the newborn baby being screened within 72 hours of birth for risk factors and abnormalities of the heart, eyes, hips and testes. Practitioners will be supported to further develop their skill set in performing a holistic assessment of early neonatal health.  

Attendance and engagement with the day will contribute 7.5hrs of participatory learning relevant to their scope of practice and reflecting principles of good practice in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code. 

Core components of the CPD day include:

·        Overview of systematic physical examination of the newborn

·        Professional responsibilities (PHE standards / inclusion criteria / documentation)

·        Cardiovascular examination

·        Eye examination

·        Skeletal examination

·        Examination of the testes

·        Holistic examination workshop