This non-credit-bearing continuous professional development (CPD) module has been designed to support the learning needs of staff working in Transitional and Special Neonatal Care areas.
It will be of particular interest to Nursery Nurses and Health Care Support Workers, but of equal value to Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals working in these neonatal/post-natal/outreach or clinical areas, who would like to improve their knowledge and understanding of newborns in the first 28 days of life and beyond.
What will I learn?
Aspects of contemporary evidence-based neonatal care of babies transitioning to extra uterine life will be explored, as well as common problems and treatment options found in the special care nurseries and post-natal wards. Overarching all teaching will be the principles of neonatal neurodevelopmental supportive care and family integrated care practices.
Lessons will be in the form of lectures, discussion groups and group work, brought to you by authentic, experienced neonatal practitioners.
The learning outcomes of the module are:
- Differentiate between normal and altered neonatal homeostasis.
- Explain the physical needs of neonates who require special and transitional care.
- Explore neurodevelopmental supportive and family integrated care practices.
- Discuss the role of the special neonatal and transitional care provider in relation to evidence-based practice.
Course dates and duration
The module starts week beginning Monday 25th May 2026 and you will be in class online fortnightly thereafter on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Delivery mode
This is an evidence-based education module delivered online over 15 weeks and starting next on Monday 25 May 2026 online and then Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 May 2026 on campus.
Over the 15-week module you will be in an online classroom environment, learning alongside a multidisciplinary group of neonatal, midwifery and allied health practitioners.
Virtual Classroom attendance
Your module is based within a virtual learning environment (VLE) called Moodle. This virtual classroom hosts all your lessons, timetables and provides a rich learning and reference area for you to use throughout your studies. Classes run two days per fortnight, usually on a Tuesday and Wednesday of each alternate week. It is expected you will attend all classes and be supported in practice by your manager and allocated mentor.
Cost
In May 2026, the cost for this module is £351.
In September 2026, the cost for this module is £400.
Payment by invoice
If you need to raise an invoice to pay for your place, please complete the following form Payment by invoice form.
If you have any questions or require further information, email cpd_shsc@napier.ac.uk or a.moylan@napier.ac.uk
Additional information
How will I be assessed?
This is a non credit bearing module with no end of course assessment. However, throughout the module there will be ample opportunity to submit small 'tests of learning'. Depending on your workplace environment, your line manager may also wish you to complete a set of specially designed professional capabilities as you progress through the module.
What will I get after completion of the course?
At the end of the module, you will receive a Certificate of Completion.