PEDP850A

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PEDP850A - Newborn Nursery and Breastfeeding Medicine

COM Phx Ugrd Medical EducationMedicineUA - UA General

Course ID

039445

Course Description

Students will gain proficiency performing newborn evaluations, identifying and treating common newborn problems, and understanding NRP (neonatal resuscitation program). Students will develop early competency in managing the following issues: basic position/latch, milk supply issues, nipple shields, use of supplemental nursing system (SNS), pumping, mastitis, thrush, tongue tie, reflux, milk- protein allergy, extended nursing, return to work, relactation, breast augmentation/reduction, and medications in milk.

Min Units

1

Max Units

16

Repeatable for Credit

Yes

Total Completions Allowed

4

Total Units Allowed

16

Grading Basis

CLK - Clerkship H,HP,P,F

Career

Medicine

Component

Clinical

Optional Component

No