Course Description - Fellowship in Neonatology | MedMaster
The Fellowship in Neonatology is a specialized course intended for healthcare workers who are interested in gaining expertise in the care and management of critically ill preterm infants and newborns. The course gives thorough training in neonatal resuscitation, intensive care management, neonatal nutrition, ventilation skills, and neonatal emergencies. The fellowship adopts a mixed learning method, combining theoretical concepts, clinical experience, case discussions, and hands-on practice in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). Participants will acquire the required skills to take care of high-risk neonates, address life-threatening complications, and offer evidence-based neonatal care.
Key Highlights:
- Duration: Flexible: comprising both online modules and clinical training
- . Blended Learning: Online self-paced classes, live classes, and NICU training
- Hands-On Training: Clinical exposure in neonatal resuscitation, ventilation, and intensive care management
- Expert Faculty: Taught by celebrated neonatologists and pediatric intensivists
- Globally Recognized Certification: Boosts career prospects in NICUs, pediatric hospitals, and neonatal research
- Placement Assistance: Career opportunity assistance in neonatal and pediatric healthcare environments
Module 1: Neonatal Basics
- Neonatal anatomy, physiology, and developmental phases
- Risk factors and common neonatal conditions
Module 2: Neonatal Emergency and Resuscitation Care
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) guidelines
- Birth asphyxia management, neonatal shock, and respiratory distress
Module 3: Neonatal Intensive Care Management
- NICU protocols and infection control
- Ventilation techniques, oxygen therapy, and CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) application
Module 4: Neonatal Nutrition and Growth
- Nutritional requirements of preterm and term newborns
- Parenteral and enteral nutrition approaches
Module 5: Neonatal Sepsis and Infections
- Diagnosis and treatment of neonatal sepsis, pneumonia, and meningitis
- Antibiotic stewardship in neonatal care
Module 6: Prematurity and Low Birth Weight Management
- Kangaroo mother care (KMC), temperature control, and feeding practices
- Long-term neurodevelopmental follow-up of preterm infants
Module 7: Neonatal Neurology and Developmental Care
- Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) and therapeutic hypothermia
- Neurodevelopmental assessment and follow-up
Module 8: Neonatal Respiratory Disorders and Ventilation
- Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), transient tachypnea, and apnea of prematurity
- Ventilation approaches, HFNC (High Flow Nasal Cannula), and surfactant treatment
Module 9: Neonatal Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disorders
- Congenital heart conditions and early detection
- Neonatal metabolic disorders, hyperbilirubinemia, and hypoglycemia
Module 10: Ethics, Parental Counseling, and Palliative Care
- Ethics of decision-making in NICU
- End-of-life treatment and bereavement support for families
Eligibility Criteria:
- MBBS, MD, DNB, DCH, or equivalent medical qualification
- Practicing pediatricians, neonatologists, and intensive care specialists
- Healthcare professionals working in NICUs, pediatric ICUs, and perinatal care units
Registrations
Blended Programe
Live Webinar
Observership
Online Assessment
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Why Choose us?
Key Reasons to Choose MedMaster:
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Encompasses all the key aspects of neonatal care, NICU protocols, and neonatal emergencies.
- Expert Faculty: Learn from distinguished neonatologists, pediatric intensivists, and NICU specialists.
- Hands-On Clinical Training: Develop practical skills in handling critically ill neonates.
- Flexible Learning: Interactive case discussions and live Q&A sessions in self-paced modules.
- Career Advancement: Enhances learning for specialized jobs in pediatric intensive care and neonatology.
- Globally Recognized Certification: Upskills professional credentials to improve career opportunities.
FAQs
This course is best suited for MBBS graduates, pediatricians, neonatologists, and critical care experts who wish to specialize in high-risk newborn and neonatal intensive care management.
Yes, the program offers clinical exposure in NICUs, hands-on resuscitation training, and ventilator management workshops.
The program is based on a blended learning model with online lectures, live interactive discussions, and clinical training in neonatal care units.
Graduates become neonatologists, NICU consultants, specialists in neonatal care, or pediatric critical care physicians and practice in hospitals, neonatal care units, and research facilities.
Yes, the course complies with international guidelines in neonatology and grants a recognized certificate that improves job opportunities.
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