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Nursing Care in Medication Administration to Newborns

Start date:

2027
Duration: 4 months
Modality: Online

PRESENTATION

Knowledge in the area of ​​neonatal pharmacology has a direct impact on the administration of medications, the detection of complications, and the reduction of errors in the care of newborns, ensuring safety in the care of a highly vulnerable population.

The course on medication administration in newborns consists of 17 modules covering current topics in neonatal pharmacology. Each module begins with a short introductory video and concludes with a summary video.

The study material is presented in an interactive and engaging format, making it easy to explore and learn, and can be downloaded as a PDF. In addition, there is a resource library where you can find related articles and studies that expand on the topics covered.

INFORMATION

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Ms. Guillermina Chattas

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Buenos Aires.
  • Specialist in Neonatal Nursing, Universidad Austral.
  • Master's degree in Evidence-Based Nursing and Research, European University Miguel de Cervantes.
  • Deputy Director of the Neonatal Nursing Specialist Program, School of Nursing, Faculty of Biomedical Sciences Universidad Austral.
  • Editor in charge of the journal Neonatal Nursing, Foundation for Maternal and Child Health (FUNDASAMIN).

Coordination:

Specialist Silvana Leiva

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, National University of Entre Ríos (UNER).
  • Specialist in Neonatal Nursing, Universidad Austral.
  • Assistant Nurse, Neonatology Service, Finochietto Sanatorium.

 

  • Advanced students of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, professional nurses, nursing graduates and specialists in neonatal nursing, with an interest in the management of medications in neonatal inpatient areas.

 

  • Principles of basic pharmacology.
  • Basics of drug administration.
  • Antibiotics in Neonatology.
  • Vasoactive drugs: care and risks.
  • Vitamin administration.
  • Treatment with exogenous surfactant.
  • Administration of analgesics and opiates.
  • Insulin management.
  • Respiratory drugs.
  • Emergency drugs in the NICU.
  • Vaccinations in newborns.
  • Safety in medication management.
  • Organization of medication administration in the NICU.
  • Legal implications for nursing.
  • Medication management and the family. Pre-discharge education.

 

The Nursing Care in Medication Administration in Newborns course has the following objectives:

  • Understanding the fundamentals of neonatal pharmacology.
  • Minimize medication errors in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Acquire skill in calculating medications administered to newborns.
  • Administer medications autonomously, applying critical judgment.
  • Provide appropriate nursing care to newborns according to the drugs administered.
  • Recognize the adverse effects and complications of the most frequently used medications in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
  • Start date: April 20
  • Ending: 21 for August.
  • Duration: 4 months.
  • Workload: 100 pm
  • Modality: Self-paced online course with tutor support. No in-person attendance required.
  • Evaluation: To obtain the program approval certificate, you will need to pass the mandatory activities established by the teaching team in each module.
  • certification: The certificate will be issued electronically by the Universidad Austral.

Dear Postgraduate Participant, we would like to inform you of the latest updates regarding the tuition policies for our undergraduate and postgraduate programs:

 

Due to the complex economic situation in Argentina, the tuition fees for our programs and degrees are adjusted periodically. This is to preserve the academic quality that underpins our value proposition and to meet the University's commitments and obligations. These increases will be based on indicators reported by the Central Bank of Argentina.

 

Once again, we appreciate the trust you have placed in our University and renew our commitment to providing you with the highest level of training and professional development.

 

  • Payment Policies: The participant must pay or confirm their payment method and/or fee at least 72 hours prior to the start of the activity through the means mentioned in the FEES section.
    • Duty: Accepted payment methods: VISA, Mastercard and American Express debit and credit cards, Decidir and Mercado Pago.
    • Due to current regulations, the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences cannot receive cash. For this reason, only electronic payment methods will be accepted during activity accreditation.
  • Cancellation policy prior to the start of the course: Cancellations must be made at least 96 hours in advance through a formal channel by sending an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar placing in the subject WITHDRAWAL REQUEST – “Name of Course/Activity” (In the body of the message, you must include your personal information: name and surname, ID number).
  • Cancellation policy during the course (not applicable to short courses): The participant must send an email to posgradofcb@austral.edu.ar with the subject line "Withdrawal Request" – "Course/Activity Name" (include your personal information in the body of the message: first and last name, ID). The withdrawal must be sent between the 1st and 10th of the current month. The corresponding fee will be billed and debited starting on the 11th.

 

  • Refund Policy: If you do not participate in the program and/or activity, and do not process the corresponding withdrawal request in a timely manner, no refund requests will be accepted.

 

  • Tuition refund policy: The registration fee serves as a deposit to reserve a place and is non-refundable once paid. If you request to withdraw, your enrollment status for that activity during the current academic period will be considered.

 

  • Partial refund policy: In the event that the student/participant has made the full payment for the course in advance or has made advance payments through open plans:
  1. If the activity has not started: You will be able to recover 100% of the advance payments at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
  2. If the activity started and progressed to 30% of the total course time: 50% of the advance payments will be refunded at the current value at the time of payment, less 5% for administrative expenses.
  3. If the activity progressed more than 30% of the total course time: Advance payments will not be refunded.

 

  • Replacement policy: If the registered person is unable to participate in the program and with prior notice of at least 96 hours before the date of the event, they may transfer their participation to a third party.
  • Activities that grant a certificate of participation: The minimum required attendance of 70% of the academic program, its activities, and administrative debt must be met to request the corresponding certification.
  • The discounts/promotions offered cannot be combined.
  • The opening of the program or course is subject to the number of students enrolled at the time of its start.
  • Procurement policies do not apply to non-tariff activities.

 

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