James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

NEONATOLOGY

The Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology provides medical practitioners with a training in: medical care to sick newborn babies that is based on a solid knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques and modern therapy; a basic understanding of research methodology; an appraisal of the relevant literature; a knowledge and understanding of the appropriate ethics or perinatology, including the emphasis on evidence based practice of medicine.

Schedule of Subjects
TM5543:03 Respiratory Medicine of Neonates
TM5544:03 Cardiovascular Medicine and Ventilation of Neonates
TM5545:03 Neurology of Neonates
TM5546:03 Metabolic and Other Problems in Neonates

Full details of the course are outlined in the Award Requirements.