DipHE Neonatal Intensive Care

This challenging and rewarding course is designed for healthcare professionals who want to specialize in the care of newborn babies in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). You will learn how to assess, diagnose, and manage a wide range of neonatal conditions, including respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, and congenital anomalies. You will also gain practical experience in the NICU through clinical placements and simulations. Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse (NICN) with the UK's Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

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This course is delivered in partnership with local NHS trusts, giving you access to state-of-the-art facilities and clinical practice. You will benefit from expert teaching and mentorship from experienced neonatal nurses and other healthcare professionals. The course also includes a research component, where you will learn how to design, conduct, and analyze research in the field of neonatal care.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading provider of healthcare education in the UK. Our courses are designed to meet the needs of the modern healthcare workforce, with a focus on practical experience and clinical application. You will benefit from our strong links with local NHS trusts and other healthcare organizations, giving you access to the latest research and clinical practice. Plus, our beautiful campus is located in the historic city of Canterbury, providing a unique learning environment.

Advanced practice is built upon four pillars of practice; clinical practice, facilitating learning, leadership, evidence, research, and development. This course will develop your professional practice in your workplace and the practice of others you work with to provide high-quality care.

Responding to changes required in response to the 10-year NHS plan and the future needs of the population requires a workforce well prepared to provide practice and services that enhance the experience of service users. The generic nature of the course supports all students from a wide variety of professions and roles to apply learning to their individual circumstances and develop advanced professional practice.

After completion of the University Diploma in Neonatal Intensive Care, students can choose to apply to continue onto the full BSc Healthcare Practice.

Entry requirements for this program are in line with University policies on widening participation and equality of opportunity. Applicants should normally possess:

• A professional registration to practice in health and/or social care or equivalent.

• Applicants should have at least 12 months of experience on a neonatal unit and be working a minimum of 23 hours per week clinically throughout the program.