Birth to Weaning
£150.00 (inc. VAT)
What is the aim of this course?
The aim of this course is to provide the learner with the skills required to nurse neonatal and paediatric patients. This course will explore the different aspects of nursing these patients, including nutrition, hand rearing, anaesthesia and medical nursing.
Intended learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Describe the developmental stages of a neonatal/paediatric patient
- Calculate the nutritional needs of neonatal and paediatric patients,
- Outline the needs of the orphaned neonate
- Discuss the options of fluid therapy for neonatal/paediatric patients – including dehydration status
- Provide safe anaesthesia for neonatal/paediatric patients
- Prepare for a caesarean in practice
- Recognise and approach additional risk factors for neonatal and paediatric patients
Who is the course for?
This course is aimed at nurses who wish to learn more about nursing patients under the age of 6 months old or those with an interest in hand rearing puppies and kittens.
Course structure
This is a 100% online course and can be completed in your own time at your own pace.
Course Instructors
Alice Moxham
Learning Partner
Alice has worked within the veterinary industry since 2010. She began as a receptionist and later went on to complete her nurse training. She qualified as an RVN in 2017, and in 2019 took on the role of practice manager. She joined the Learning, Education and Development team in 2020. She is also currently studying towards a level 3 Diploma in Leadership and management which she hopes to complete by October 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys seeing friends and spending time with family. She also enjoys gardening and crafting. Alice has 2 dogs, 3 cats and 4 rabbits who keep her very busy.
