Preventative Healthcare for the Newborn Baby
This course is part of Newborn Baby Care.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Newborn Baby Care Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Monitor and treat newborn jaundice effectively
Understand hearing screening procedures
Implement newborn screening protocols
Administer preventive medications correctly
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This course includes:
1.9 Hours PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course covers essential preventive healthcare measures for newborns. Students learn about jaundice identification and treatment, newborn hearing screening, blood spot testing, critical congenital heart disease screening, and preventive medications. The curriculum includes practical skills for identifying health issues, understanding screening protocols, and implementing preventive treatments to ensure optimal newborn health.
Jaundice
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Hearing and Screening
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Newborn screening
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Critical Congenital Heart Disease (CCHD)
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Vitamin K, Hepatitus B, and Erythromycin
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Newborn Baby Care
Instructors
Expert in Newborn and Pediatric Healthcare Education
Christine Gold serves as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Director of the UCH Well Newborn Unit at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Her expertise in pediatric hospital medicine is reflected in her comprehensive Coursera specialization in newborn care, which includes five detailed courses covering newborn assessment, preventative healthcare, and parent support. Her medical education from Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine have equipped her with extensive knowledge in pediatric care. As a board-certified pediatrician and certified lactation counselor, she brings a family-centered approach to both her clinical practice and online education. Her teaching excellence was recognized with the Bedside Manner Award from the University of Colorado Hospital in 2022. Her Coursera courses have become valuable resources for healthcare professionals and new parents, combining practical guidance with evidence-based medical knowledge. Her work emphasizes shared decision-making and family-centered care, particularly in supporting parents through the crucial newborn period.
Expert in Pediatric Education and School Health Programs
Dr. Daniel Nicklas is an Assistant Professor and the Director of Primary Care Education for the Pediatrics Residency at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as the Co-medical Director for the Pediatric Call Center at Children's Hospital Colorado. With a medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and a robust background in pediatrics, he has dedicated his career to enhancing pediatric education and care delivery. Dr. Nicklas has a strong focus on health technology and informatics, as well as developmental and behavioral pediatrics, which informs his teaching and clinical practice. He has been recognized for his contributions to medical education, receiving the Gary Way Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2016. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Dr. Nicklas actively engages in research, contributing to numerous publications that address critical issues in pediatric primary care. His commitment to training future pediatricians is evident through his mentorship of residents and students, ensuring they are well-equipped to meet the challenges of modern pediatric healthcare.
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