HEALN6103 Complex Neonatal Care

This unit requires Registered Nurses and Registered Midwives to further develop their knowledge, skills, critical thinking and leadership in the level 3-5 special care nursery (SCN) setting (Department of Health Victoria SCN levels, or equivalent in other states), with consideration given to family-centred and culturally safe care. This unit engages students to reflect and think critically to enhance, shape and build on their current neonatal knowledge and skills in the SCN. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of high-quality evidence-based neonatal care to support their participation in education, leadership and research in improving neonatal outcomes. The level 3-5 SCN requires specialised nursing/midwifery, medical and interdisciplinary clinicians to care for neonates (and their families) with complex medical conditions. This includes sepsis, congenital conditions, respiratory support and advanced resuscitation; including short term management and stabilisation of critically ill neonates in preparation for transfer to a neonatal intensive care unit in the tertiary setting.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.25

Band

Band 1

Field of Education

Midwifery (060303)

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $1,185
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $1,185

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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