• Module

Initial Assessment of the Newborn Module

  • 10 Days
  • 11 Lessons
  • 241 Students Enrolled

Initial Assessment of the Newborn Module

  • Updated on Wednesday 6th of May 2026

Module Overview

Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 

  • Complete the initial health assessment and examination of the newborn baby

  • Understand how the normal parameters of well-being in the newborn are assessed and the features of normal neonatal behaviour and reflexes

  • Describe the common but generally benign conditions that may present in the neonate, such as those affecting the skin, minor birth trauma, physiological jaundice

  • Outline the common conditions that may adversely affect the health of the newborn.

Module Requirements
  • A medical science background
  • Self-motivation
  • Free or premium Medcrine account

Module Curriculum

  • 1: Goals of initial care newborn
  • 2: Active and crying
  • 3: Healthy pink colour
  • 4: Acrocyanosis
  • 5: Central cyanosis
  • 6: Establish respiration and maintain clear airway
  • 7: Establish & maintain respiration
  • 8: Apgar score
  • 9: Apgar score parameters
  • 10: Apgar score - interpretation
  • 11: References
  • Module assessment
  • Downloadable module materials
  • Module completion digital certificate
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Module Details

Free Plan Module
Module Features
  • 11 Chapters
  • 5 Points
  • 241 Enrollments
  • Assessment
  • Certificate
About The Author
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Dan Ogera

Founder and Editor
Medical Educator and instructor