Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course covers preventive healthcare for newborn babies, including topics such as immunization, nutrition, and common illnesses. It is designed for healthcare professionals and parents alike.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to prevent common illnesses in newborns through proper nutrition and immunization
- Understand the importance of regular check-ups and screenings for newborns
- Discover lesser-known tips and advice for promoting the health and well-being of newborns
Related Topics for further study
- Newborn healthcare
- Preventive medicine
- Pediatric nutrition
- Childhood immunization
- Common newborn illnesses
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of preventive healthcare for newborns
- Identify the most common illnesses that affect newborns and learn how to prevent them
- Learn practical tips for promoting the health and well-being of newborns
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of healthcare and medicine
- Access to healthcare resources for newborns
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Pediatric Nutrition
- Childhood Immunization
- Healthy Pregnancy
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Pediatrician
- Pediatrician
Related Books
Description
In this course, you will learn some medical interventions and skills to keep newborns healthy in the days and weeks after they have been born. We’ll tell you about medicines like Vitamin K and erythromycin and how they can prevent serious illnesses. We’ll also introduce screening tests like hearing screening and newborn blood screening that help to make sure that babies are set up for success right from the start. But we will start off by talking about jaundice, looking at the simple ways to identify and treat this common presentation and prevent any harm to babies.
Outline
- Jaundice
- Welcome to the Newborn Baby Care Specialization
- Introduction: Preventative Care for the Newborn baby
- Normal Bilirubin Metabolism
- Causes of Jaundice
- Identifying Jaundice and Kernicterus
- Measuring Bilirubin Levels
- Treating Hyperbilirubinemia to Prevent Kernicterus
- Phototherapy Treatment
- About Us: Your Instructors
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Clinical Practice Guideline
- Healthy Children
- CDC Guidelines on Jaundice
- CDC Facts about Jaundice and Kernicterus
- Jaundice Quiz
- Hearing and Screening
- Why Is Newborn Screening Important?
- Degrees and Implications of Hearing Loss
- Newborn Hearing Screening and Types of Hearing Screening
- What Happens Next After a Newborn Hearing Screening?
- Treatments for Hearing Loss
- No Access to Newborn Hearing Screening
- AAP Joint Committee on Infant Hearing
- World Health Organization: Childhood Hearing Loss: Act Now, Here’s How
- NCHAM Resource Guide for EHDI
- NCHAM Newborn Hearing Screening
- Hearing Screening Quiz
- Newborn screening
- Introduction to Newborn Screening
- Blood spot Screening
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Metabolic Diseases
- Process and Wrap-up of Blood Spot Screening
- APHL Newborn Screening
- AAP Newborn Screening and Hemoglobinopathies
- Newborn Screening Quiz
- Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
- Description of Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
- Comparison of Fetal and Baby Blood Flow
- Using Pulse Oximetry to Screen for CCHD
- Critical congenital heart disease
- Congenital Heart Disease Quiz
- Vitamin K, Hepatitus B, and Erythromycin
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB)
- Hepatitis B
- Erythromycin
- Vitamin K in Neonates: Facts and Myths
- CDC Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding
- CDC Vitamin K Shot Given at Birth
- AAP Recommendations on Hepatitis B
- AAP Hepatitis B Dose Within 24 Hours of Birth
- CDC Conjunctivitis in Newborns
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)s & Pregnancy
- Vitamin K, VKDB, Hepatitis B, and Erythromycin
Summary of User Reviews
Read reviews on Coursera's Preventive Healthcare for Newborn Baby course. Users have given positive feedback on the course's comprehensive content, presentation, and practicality.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users praised the course for its practical and actionable advice on preventive healthcare for newborns.Pros from User Reviews
- Comprehensive coverage of preventive healthcare topics for newborns
- Clear and engaging presentation of course materials
- Practical advice and tips that can be easily applied by parents and caregivers
- Useful quizzes and assessments to reinforce learning
- Interactive discussion forums for peer-to-peer learning and support
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course too basic or repetitive
- Limited focus on specific health issues or medical conditions
- Not all content may be relevant for parents or caregivers outside of the US
- Course may not be suitable for healthcare professionals looking for advanced training
- Lack of personal interaction with instructors or experts
Daniel Nicklas
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