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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
The Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby Certification course equips parents, caregivers, and healthcare professionals with vital knowledge to promote the well-being and optimal development of newborns.
Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby Certification by Coursera covers various aspects of preventive healthcare, including early detection of health issues, various diseases faced by the newborn child, nutrition, hygiene, and monitoring developmental milestones. With expert-led instruction and practical examples, participants gain a deep understanding of effective preventive strategies for newborns. Real-world projects, interactive activities, and access to a supportive community enhance the learning experience. By completing this course, you will acquire the skills to implement preventive healthcare measures, manage common health concerns, ensure proper nutrition and hygiene, and monitor the progress of your newborn, ultimately fostering a healthy start in life.
The course includes 5 modules with approximately 15 hours of content which includes various videos, readings and quizzes.
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The Highlights
- 100% Online Course
- Beginner Level
- Flexible Schedule
- 15 Hours of approximate content
Programme Offerings
- Real-World Projects
- Project Reviews
- Peer community
- Technical Support
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby Certification fees is divided into three parts depending on how much time the individual wants to finish the Certification. The fees are Rs. 4,115 per month for 1 month, Rs. 2,743 per month for 3 months, and Rs. 2,058 per month for 6 months, students can choose any option they see fit.
Fee Structure
Total Course Fees for 1 month | Rs. 4,11 per month | Rs. 4,115 total |
Total Course Fees for 3 months | Rs. 2,743 per month | Rs. 8,230 total |
Total Course Fees for 6 months | Rs. 2,058 per month | Rs. 12,345 total |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby certification, you must complete all the given assessments along with finishing all modules and other course content..
What you will learn
- Implement preventive healthcare strategies for newborn babies
- Recognise and manage common health issues in newborns
- Recognising common diseases in newborns
- Provide appropriate nutrition and feeding practices
- Maintain proper hygiene and cleanliness for newborns
- Monitor and assess developmental milestones
Who it is for
- Parents and caregivers of newborns
- Healthcare professionals looking to find a career as a Paediatrician and work with newborns.
- A Doctor who is interested in pursuing a career in childcare or healthcare
- A Nurse who is employed in the Paediatric Field
Admission Details
The admission process for Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby Classes is as follows:
Step 1: Visit the course page on the following link: https://www.coursera.org/learn/preventive-healthcare-newborn-baby
Step 2: Click on the "Enrol Now" button
Step 3:Fill out the application form with your personal details.
Step 4:Make the payment for the course fees with any mode of your choice.
Application Details
The application form for Preventive Healthcare for the Newborn Baby Training is available on the Coursera website itself, there is no separate application form, enrollment is done through Coursera.
The Syllabus
Videos
- 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
Readings
- About Us: Your Instructors
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Clinical Practice Guideline
- Healthy Children
- CDC Guidelines on Jaundice
- CDC Facts about Jaundice and Kernicterus
Practice Exercise
- Jaundice Quiz
Videos
- 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
Readings
- 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
Practice Exercise
- Hearing Screening Quiz
Videos
- Introduction to Newborn Screening
- Blood spot Screening
- Hemoglobinopathies
- Metabolic Diseases
- Process and Wrap-up of Blood Spot Screening
Readings
- APHL Newborn Screening
- AAP Newborn Screening and Hemoglobinopathies
Practice Exercise
- Newborn Screening Quiz
Videos
- Description of Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
- Comparison of Fetal and Baby Blood Flow
- Using Pulse Oximetry to Screen for CCHD
Reading
- Critical congenital heart disease
Practice Exercise
- Congenital Heart Disease Quiz
Videos
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB)
- Hepatitis B
- Erythromycin
Readings
- 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
Practice Exercise
- Vitamin K, VKDB, Hepatitis B, and Erythromycin
Evaluation process
No exams are required for this certification. The certification is based on the successful completion of course assessments and projects.
Instructors
CU Boulder Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The course has around 15 hours of approximate content
Yes, you can access the course content after completion
There are no prerequisites for enrolling in the course.
Refunds are only available after 7 days of purchasing the course and not after that.
You will receive a Digital Certificate which can be printed.