Newborn Respiratory Care Program

The purpose of this program is to train nurses in the care of newborns with respiratory disorders.

Respiratory distress is the leading cause of admission of newborns to a neonatology service.

The comprehensive care of the newborn with respiratory needs and their family is a challenge for the health team, since it has multiple variables that come together at the same time, and that must be resolved quickly and efficiently.

The course on respiratory care in newborns consists of 5 modules made up of 24 updated topics on respiratory care.

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

Address

mg. 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 Yanina Boidi

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Universidad Austral.
• Specialist in neonatal nursing, Universidad Austral.
• Master's degree in educational technology, ESNECA Business School.
• Professor of the specialization course in neonatal nursing.

• Advanced students of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, professional nurses, nursing graduates, and neonatal nursing specialists, with an interest in the care of newborns with respiratory disorders.

• Start date: 3 for August.
• Duration: The course lasts 4 months, with the option to adjust your pace and complete it in less time. After 4 months, the initial online classroom will close, and you will no longer be able to continue the course.
• Workload: 100 pm
• Modality: Self-paced online course with tutor support. No in-person attendance required.

The course on respiratory care for newborns has the following objectives:

• Understanding the fundamentals of neonatal respiratory care.
• Identify and prioritize preventive actions in care processes to promote safe neonatal respiratory care.
• Develop criteria for creating a care plan for newborns with respiratory disorders with special emphasis on patient safety and independent nursing actions.

Module 1: Generalities of respiratory care in newborns.

• Topic 1: embryological development and physiology of the respiratory system.
• Topic 2: classification and clinical aspects of respiratory distress.
• Topic 3: prevention of infections in the newborn.
• Topic 4: neurodevelopmental and family-centered care.

Module 2: Nursing assessment of the newborn with respiratory distress.

• Topic 1: newborn care with pulse oximetry.
• Topic 2: Respiratory radiology for nurses.
• Topic 3: blood draws for acid-base status.
• Topic 4: interpretation of blood gases.

Module 3: Prevalent pathologies in the neonatal period.

• Topic 1: care of the newborn with transient tachypnea.
• Topic 2: care of the newborn with Respiratory Distress Syndrome of the Newborn.
• Topic 3Care of the newborn with pulmonary hypertension and SALAM. Nursing care.
• Topic 4: newborn care with air leaks.
• Topic 5: care of the newborn with diaphragmatic hernia.
• Topic 6: care of the newborn with bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

Module 4: Oxygen administration in newborns.

• Topic 1: Oxygen as a drug. General nursing care.
• Topic 2: oxygen administration using non-invasive methods.
• Topic 3: Nursing care of the airway of the patient on mechanical ventilation.
• Topic 4: ventilatory modes and high frequency.

Module 5: Administration of respiratory medications.

• Topic 1: bronchodilators.
• Topic 2: Pain management: sedation and analgesia.
• Topic 3: artificial surfactants.
• Topic 4: nitric oxide.
• Topic 5: respiratory stimulants.
• Topic 6: palivizumab.

• 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.
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• 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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