MEDI 5001 Newborn and Infant Development

Credit Points 10

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Description This subject introduces students to the foundational concepts and knowledge of newborn and infant development required to understand the specialised area of infant health practice. Students will examine the key issues, concepts and topics that are specific to newborn and infant development. This subject covers the techniques needed to carry out a comprehensive newborn examination, and to be able to assess common acute, chronic, and critical issues in infancy to ensure improved health outcomes. Students will be provided with a practical approach to the management of newborn medical presentations, feeding and sleeping issues, and updates to the Australian Immunisation schedule.

School Medicine

Discipline Paediatrics

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 3 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 5 subject

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

assess common conditions in infancy
arrange appropriate investigations and timely referrals
manage common newborn and infant disorders
advocate for improved health outcomes and communicate effectively with new parents

Subject Content

Examination of the Newborn
Graduates of Neonatal Intensive Care
Neonatal Jaundice
Lactation and its challenges
Infant Nutrition and Toddler Feeding
Faltering Growth (Failure to Thrive)
Issues in Infancy: Crying, Sleeping and Family
Gastroesophageal reflux/vomiting baby
CMP allergy + FPIES
Apnoea in Infants and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Abnormal head shapes / plagiocephaly
Cleft lip and palate / tongue tie
Birthmarks Part 1
Birthmarks Part 2
Cardiac Disease of the Newborn
Congenital Liver Disease
Developmental Dysplasia of Hips
Disorders of Sex Development
Demystifying Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Nutritional Rickets in Children
Immunisation

Inherent Requirements

The inherent requirements for this subject will be the same as those for medicine programs

https://www.westernsydney.edu.au/ir/inherent_requirements/inherent_requirements_for_medicine_courses

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.