In your previous course, you learned some medical interventions and skills to keep newborns healthy in the days and weeks after they have been born. In this course, you will learn what some additional skills that medical providers do to keep babies healthy. The Newborn Assessment Course will walk you through the physical examination from head to toe. You are going to learn that this is so much we can discover just by looking at a baby. And yes, we will be listening too, and discussing how medical equipment, such as a stethoscope or a pulse oximeter, can help in your exam. You will begin to be able to distinguish some normal findings from some abnormal findings.
A newborn baby is an amazing beautiful life filled with hope. There is so much that goes into making sure that babies are born healthy, and so much more to think about after they are born. Whether you are in the health care field, or even a parent, this course is the perfect educational opportunity for you to keep newborn babies healthy in the days and weeks after they are born!
This course is part of the Newborn Baby Care Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
1Newborn Exam: Assessment from Head to Toe
In all of the modules up until this one, we have discussed abnormalities or illnesses of newborns. In order to understand and recognize what is not normal, it is worthwhile to be clear on what is normal. In this module, Dr. Kohn will demonstrate how to examine a very well newborn. Aside from the obvious size differences and the unbelievable cuteness of newborns relative to adults, there are the influences of fetal development and transition that impact the newborn exam. Keep in mind that your exam may be the first physical evaluation that this baby has in its life!
6 videos (Total 24 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Introduction and Vital Signs5m
Newborn Exam: Heart and Lungs4m
Newborn Exam: Lower Body3m
Newborn exam: Abdomen Area4m
Newborn Exam: Head Assessment4m
2 readings
About Us: Your Instructors20m
Resource: Newborn with Respiratory Distress10m
1 practice exercise
The Newborn Exam: Learning Assessment30m
Week
2. Ensure heart health
Our task as providers of health care to newborns is to detect which of the many seemingly well babies has an underlying health care problem that needs to be addressed. Previously, we reviewed the screening method that we use to look for critical congenital heart disease. In this module, we will cover the surveillance technique, that is, the physical findings that should make us suspect a newborn might have congenital heart disease.
6 videos (Total 22 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
6 videos
Fundamentals of Newborn Cardiac Exam4m
Heart Murmurs3m
Heart Case Studies: Part 16m
Heart Case Studies: Part 22m
Heart Case Studies: Part 32m
4 readings
Heart Health Supportive Readings: AAPs
Resource: Merck Manuals and References40m
Differential Diagnosis and Approach to a heart murmur in term infants.3m
American Heart Association. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defect10m
2 practice exercises
Ensure Heart Health: Learning Assessment30m
Your Turn: Cardiac Case Assessment40m
Week
3Ensure lung health
In this module, we will first identify normal components of the respiratory exam. We will use this information to recognize “abnormal” respiratory exams in newborns, meaning recognition of physical exam findings consistent with respiratory distress. Then, we will use the information we learned about the respiratory exam to work through a case of a newborn with respiratory distress
4 videos (Total 16 min), 3 readings, 2 quizzes
4 videos
Lungs Case Studies: Part 16m
Lung Case Studies: Part 21m
Lungs Case Studies: Part 32m
3 readings
Respiratory Distress in the Newborn4m
Resource: Lungs and Chest Stanford Newborn Nursery10m
Newborn Retractions10m
2 practice exercises
Part 1: Ensure Lung Health, Lecture Learning Assessment30m
Your Turn: Respiratory Assessment40m
Week
4Diagnose common illnesses in the first month
Nearly 41% of children who die under the age of 5 are less than 28 days old. The first month of life is a particularly vulnerable time for these little ones. In this module, you will learn some signs or symptoms that are concerning in newborns in the first month of life, and that need medical attention. You will also learn some common findings that are concerning to parents, but not concerning medically. Those are conditions for which reassurance and/or watchful waiting is appropriate. Distinguishing between concerning and benign conditions will help you ensure the safety and health of newborn babies!
6 videos (Total 34 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
6 videos
Identifying Signs that Require Immediate Medical Care: Part 25m
Identifying Signs That Require Urgent Medical Care6m
Newborn Breathing4m
Identifying Reassuring Normal Signs5m
More Reassuring Normal Signs4m
6 readings
Newborn death and illness:20m
Kids Health from Nemours: Fevers10m
Common Conditions in Newborns15m
NIH: What are some of the basics of infant health?20m
Changes in the newborn at birth10m
Mayo Clinic: Infant and toddler health15m
1 practice exercise
Diagnosing Illness30m
Instructors
Christine Gold
MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Medical Director UCH Well Newborn UnitPediatrics
Mary Kohn, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical PediatricsDepartment of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Daniel Nicklas
Assistant Professor, Director of Primary Care Education for the Pediatrics Residency, Co-medical Director for the Pediatric Call CenterDepartment of Pediatrics
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About the Newborn Baby Care Specialization
A newborn baby is an amazing beautiful life filled with hope. Unfortunately, many babies die or experience preventable harm even in 21st century. It is imperative that babies who are born healthy get off to a healthy start in the first month of life. There are some easy tenets of care to implement that help ensure that babies and families get off to a healthy start no matter where they are in the world. In this specialization learners will acquire the skills necessary for newborn baby care to optimize their health in the hours, days and weeks after they are born.
The courses are designed to move the learner through the progression of care for healthy newborns in the first month of life. The first half of the specialization consists of clinical provisions such as initial medical interventions and screenings, health assessments and resulting diagnoses. The second half focuses on care provided at home including transport and sleep safety, nutrition, and parental and caregiver bonding.
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Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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