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Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)

The aim of the module is to prepare healthcare professionals such as midwives, neonatal nurses, nurses, community specialist practitioners and general practitioners to competently undertake an examination and assessment of the healthy new born infant born between 37 and 42 completed gestational weeks in line with National Screening Committee best practice standards . This module will enable participants to analyse the skills required for the initial health assessment, whilst at the same time incorporating theoretical knowledge with practical experiences in the workplace.

Entry Criteria

  • Effective registration with the NMC / HPC or other relevant professional body
  • Undertaken successful level 4/5 academic study
  • Currently be employed in practice and have the support of their manager in undertaking the module

How to apply

Online application forms and guidance for application process

Key information

Module Category: PCPH
Module Code: 3027
Module Credits: 30
Module Level: 6

Module leader

Grace Dawson

E: grace.dawson@dmu.ac.uk

T: 0116 366 4732

Semesters

Semester 2 & X

  • Thursday 26 February 2026, 9am-4pm
  • Friday 27 February 2026, 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 5 March 2026, 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 12 March 2026, 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 19 March 2026, 9am-4pm
  • Thursday 26 March 2026, 9am-1pm
  • Thursday 14 May 2026, 9am-5pm
  • Thursday 27 August 2026
  • Friday 28 August 2026 (you will need to attend your formative OSCE for a one hour time slot, to be decided nearer the time, on either the 27 or 28 August)
  • Thursday 10 September 2026
  • Friday 11 September 2026
  • Thursday 17 September 2026 (you will need to attend your summative OSCE for a one hour time slot, to be decided nearer the time, on either the 10, 11 or 17 September)

Fees

£1,485