The purpose of this unit is to build on and consolidate knowledge achieved in the pre-requisite unit- Applied Neonatal Physiology (071). Students are challenged to consider issues specifically related to assessment, growth and normal development of the neonate. This unit is composed of three themes: neonatal assessment, family centred developmental care and, finally, neonatal nutrition.
| Assessment of Growth and Development | |
| Unit of study code | 255 |
| Availability | Graduate Certificate in Neonatal Care
GC single unit of study |
| Term | OCTOBER |
| Pre-requisite | 071 – Applied Neonatal Physiology |
| EFTSL | 0.125 FTE |
| Credit points | 6 |
| Mode of study | Online |
| Hours of study | 150 |
| Fee* | Tier 1 |
| Recommended texts | There are no prescribed textbooks for this subject. However, the following is recommended as useful resources on the topic.
Lomax, A. (2021). Examination of the newborn: An evidence-based guide (3rd ed.), Blackwell Publishing. |
| Co-ordinated by | Trish Lowe MACN e: patricia.lowe@acn.edu.au |
| Content | Intended learning outcomes for this subject/program
After completing this subject, the learner will be able to:- |
Assessment Tasks | ||
| Type of assessment
Note the completed assessment item (e.g. Assessment 1: Online discussion) |
Weighting
(% of total marks) |
When assessed – academic week
(e.g. Week 8) |
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| Theme 1: Neonatal assessment | a) appraise the skills required to comprehensively assess neonatal growth and development | Assessment 1: Online discussions | 10% | 2, 8 |
| Theme 2: Family centred developmental care | b) analyse the individualised, developmentally supportive family-centred care practices supporting neonatal growth and development | Assessment 2: Concept map | 10% | 4 |
| Theme 3: Neonatal nutrition | c) examine the culturally appropriate means of providing education and support to families in the context of neonatal growth and development | Assessment 3: Essay or Literature critique (alt.) | 40% | 6 |
| d) examine neonatal nutrition and feeding strategies and their relationship to neonatal growth and development | Assessment 4: Reflective essay or Guided case analysis (alt.) | 40% | 10 | |
| e) analyse evidence- based knowledge in relation to neonatal growth and development | ||||
Assessment of Growth and Development (255) is a Tier 1 unit.
| Tiers | 2025 Member price (10% discount) | 2025 Non-member price |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | $2,403.00 | $2,670.00 |
| Tier 2 | $2,740.50 | $3,045.00 |
| Tier 3 | $3,539.00 | $3,932.00 |
| Tier 4 | $4,166.00 | $4,628.50 |
*Fees are subject to change without notice.
