Postgraduate Credit Neonatal and Infant physical examination (L7)

The University of Wolverhampton has offered postgraduate education and training for NIPE for many years. Consequently, we offer a well-embedded, quality teaching and learning experience. The ability to study this programme online has been developed in response to postgraduate student feedback, recognising the flexibility required by clinicians looking to integrate work and study. Students can engage in the course from a place of their choosing to maximise their comfort and accessibility. Onsite attendance for the skills days is required.  

The viva voce assessment is conducted face-to-face,  and students are required to submit an electronic portfolio of their clinical assessments and experiences undertaken under the supervision of an experienced NIPE practitioner.  

Every baby born within the UK should be offered a NIPE before they are 72hrs old. Following the successful completion of the course, applicants will be able to competently undertake the NIPE within their sphere of practice.  

Midwives who did not have the opportunity to study NIPE at an undergraduate level, will now be able to meet the required midwifery standards of proficiency (NMC, 2019).  

Nurses and Health visitors who complete this course will be able to add this valuable skill to their portfolio and enhance their employability.   

These fees relate to new entrants only for the academic year indicated for entry onto the course, any subsequent years of study may be subject to an annual increase, usually in line with inflation.

Applicants are required to evidence the following:

Diploma in Higher Education in midwifery or nursing with evidence of level 6 study

or

Level 6 Degree qualification

and

Current NMC registration pin with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

In addition, applicants should possess a current enhanced DBS and be up to date with their NHS trusts’ mandatory training. They should have the opportunity to examine babies as part of their normal role.

Self-funding:

If you intend to self fund, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: see How to pay.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

Please note that this course does not attract the NHS Learning Support Fund

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01902 32 22 22

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