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University of Melbourne

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Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care

  • Certificate

Specifically designed for Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives working in special care nurseries (SCN), the Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care will introduce you to the latest evidence for high-quality care of sick or preterm neonates and their families.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
6 months part-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jun
Domestic Fees
$5,344 total

About this course

Specifically designed for Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives working in special care nurseries (SCN), the Specialist Certificate in Neonatal Care will introduce you to the latest evidence for high-quality care of sick or preterm neonates and their families.

As a student, you will develop a sound understanding of the evidence base that underpins neonatal specialty practice. You will explore family-centred and neonatal developmental care and extend your knowledge in the assessment of the sick or preterm neonate and management of common neonatal conditions. You will learn from expert clinicians as you begin to confidently put your new specialty knowledge into practice.

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

What you will learn

As a student of this course, you will:

Career pathways

Who is the course for

This course is ideal for those entering the neonatal workforce and for experienced special care nursery (SCN) nursing and midwifery staff who require updating of knowledge and skills to enable them to confidently and competently care for complex neonates.

How to apply

Apply online

It takes about 20 minutes to complete the form using the online application system. You can save your work in progress and complete the application at a later date.