TM5543 - Respiratory Medicine of Neonates

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in the Postgraduate Diploma of Neonatology.

Review of normal and abnormal development of the lung, the physiology and pathology of common lung problems and their modern management. This subject will complement the practical skills gained whilst students are working in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Learning Outcomes

• to acquire the skills to recognise and investigate the common problems of neonatal pulmonary function;
• to acquire the theoretical skills to manage these problems in the context of a modern Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit;
• to develop a basic understanding of pulmonary physiology and pathology relevant to the neonate.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	pujw.
Contact hours:	52 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (70%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 08-Sep-2006
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coord/Lect:	pujw.
Contact hours:	52 hours
Assessment:	(30%); (70%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.