NS5226 - Infant Feeding and Nutrition

Credit points:	03
Year:	2014
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Nursing, Midwifery & Nutrition (pre 2015)

Students must be employed minimum 0.4FTE in a Neonatal/Midwifery Unit for the duration of this subject.

<b>CONCURRENT NEONATAL/MIDWIFERY UNIT EMPLOYMENT (MINIMUM 0.4FTE) REQUIRED.</b> This subject will develop theoretical knowledge related to infant feeding and nutrition. This knowledge will be applied with a family centred focus using a health promotion framework within the clinical practice setting. Knowledge gained will include an in-depth understanding of the anatomical, physiological and pathophysiological aspects of infant feeding and nutrition. The student will gain knowledge of the physiological processes of breast feeding, specialised feeding and nutrition in the 'at risk' newborn including preterm infant, growth restricted infant, newborn with selected congenital anomalies and the newborn with infection.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate and apply knowledge of WHO Baby Friendly Health Initiative in the 'at risk' newborn;
• demonstrate knowledge of the principles of nutrition in the 'at risk' infant including interpretation of weight changes and calculation of caloric and fluid requirements;
• demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiological processes influencing fluid and feed requirements;
• apply principles related to infant feeding and nutrition to infants with selected congenital abnormalities;
• utilise a culturally safe, family centred approach to infant feeding and nutrition in the 'at risk' infant.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 28-Aug-2014
Coordinator:	Ms Amy Radford
Lecturer:	Marie McAuliffe.
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	assignments (60%); powerpoint presentation (40%).

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.