STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define and explain the Gestational Development in utero

 II.     Identify and explain the need of  Prenatal history

 III.    Define and explain the process of Labor and delivery

 IV.     Define and explain Fetal-Neonatal transition period .

 V.      Demonstrate the proper way to assess Prenatal and Perinatal History

 VI.     Demonstrate and note the requirements of a Physical examination of the newborn

 VII.    Identify Special Problems in the Newborn

 VIII.   Discuss the importance of the History and Physical Asessment of the Child

 IX.     Understand Noninvasive Monitoring

 X       Identify and explain the etiology of  Pulmonary system disorders in the newborn.

 XI.     Identify and explain the etiology of Pulmonary disorders in children

 XII.    Identify and explain the etiology of Congenital cardiovascular disorders

 XIII.   Identify and explain the etiology of Congenital anomalies

 XIV.    Identify and explain the etiology of Neurological disorders

 XV.     Understand Oxygen Therapy in neonatology and pediatrics

 XVI.    Understand the use of Continuous Positive Airway Pressure and other Forms of Continuous Distending Pressure

 XVII.   Understand and demonstrate competencies in Mechanical Ventilation of the Infant and Child

 XVIII.  Show compentencies in pediatric advanced life support

 XIX.    Understand Transport of Newborn and Child

 XX      Identify the requirements and needs of Surfactant Replacement

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Fetal Development

 II.     Assessment of newborn and child

 III.    Cardiopulmonary disorders

 IV.     Respiratory Therapeutics

 V.      Pediatric Advanced Life Support

 VI.     Special Procedures