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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.

Credit points
30
EFTSL
0.25
Band
Band 1

Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.

The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).   

2025 student contribution amount: $1,157


2025 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $1,157

* 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.

Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways 

For Clinical Psychology & Professional Pathways bands, the student contribution amount is determined by the accredited course. Visit our CSP page for further information, including a list of accredited courses. Students not studying in an accredited course will pay the fees listed above. 

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