Course Summary
Learn how to assess newborns and identify any potential health issues with this comprehensive course. From physical exams to neurological assessments, you'll gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide optimal care for newborns.Key Learning Points
- Understand the importance of newborn assessments and the various components of a thorough exam
- Learn how to identify and address common health issues in newborns
- Develop skills in conducting physical, neurological, and developmental assessments
- Gain knowledge on how to communicate effectively with parents and healthcare providers
- Explore cultural considerations and ethical issues related to newborn care
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance of newborn assessments and the components of a thorough exam
- Develop skills in conducting physical, neurological, and developmental assessments
- Identify and address common health issues in newborns
- Communicate effectively with parents and healthcare providers
- Explore cultural considerations and ethical issues related to newborn care
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Video lectures
- Hands-on exercises
- Quizzes and assessments
- Peer-reviewed assignments
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- Pediatric Nursing: Care of the Neonate
- Childbirth
- Newborn Care: Baby's First Few Weeks
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Notable People in This Field
- Pediatrician and author
- Pediatrician and author
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Description
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. 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! 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. 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! 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.Outline
- Newborn Exam: Assessment from Head to Toe
- Introduction to The Newborn Assessment
- Introduction and Vital Signs
- Newborn Exam: Heart and Lungs
- Newborn Exam: Lower Body
- Newborn exam: Abdomen Area
- Newborn Exam: Head Assessment
- About Us: Your Instructors
- Resource: Newborn with Respiratory Distress
- The Newborn Exam: Learning Assessment
- Ensure heart health
- Why is it Important to Assess the Heart of Newborns?
- Fundamentals of Newborn Cardiac Exam
- Heart Murmurs
- Heart Case Studies: Part 1
- Heart Case Studies: Part 2
- Heart Case Studies: Part 3
- Heart Health Supportive Readings: AAP
- Resource: Merck Manuals and References
- Differential Diagnosis and Approach to a heart murmur in term infants.
- American Heart Association. Symptoms and Diagnosis of Congenital Heart Defect
- Ensure Heart Health: Learning Assessment
- Your Turn: Cardiac Case Assessment
- Ensure lung health
- Ensure Newborn Lung Health
- Lungs Case Studies: Part 1
- Lung Case Studies: Part 2
- Lungs Case Studies: Part 3
- Respiratory Distress in the Newborn
- Resource: Lungs and Chest Stanford Newborn Nursery
- Newborn Retractions
- Part 1: Ensure Lung Health, Lecture Learning Assessment
- Your Turn: Respiratory Assessment
- Diagnose common illnesses in the first month
- Identifying Signs that Require Immediate Medical Care: Part 1
- Identifying Signs that Require Immediate Medical Care: Part 2
- Identifying Signs That Require Urgent Medical Care
- Newborn Breathing
- Identifying Reassuring Normal Signs
- More Reassuring Normal Signs
- Newborn death and illness:
- Kids Health from Nemours: Fevers
- Common Conditions in Newborns
- NIH: What are some of the basics of infant health?
- Changes in the newborn at birth
- Mayo Clinic: Infant and toddler health
- Diagnosing Illness
- Assess a neonate for common skin concerns
- Newborn Skin Concerns: Part 1
- Newborn Skin Concerns: Part 2
- Newborn Rashes
- Newborn Skin Lesions
- AFP Skin Conditions and Additional Resources
- MedScape Skin Conditions and Resource Links
- Skin Assessment
Summary of User Reviews
Learn how to assess newborn babies with this comprehensive course by Coursera. Users have praised the course for its clear and concise content and easy-to-follow instructions. Many have found the hands-on practice sessions to be particularly beneficial.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Hands-on practice sessionsPros from User Reviews
- Clear and concise content
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- In-depth coverage of newborn assessment techniques
- Engaging and interactive course materials
- Taught by experienced professionals in the field
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited opportunities for interaction with instructors
- Technical issues with the online platform
- No certification or accreditation offered
- No opportunity for hands-on practice with real babies
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