Fellowship in Neonatology
Advanced training in the care of critically ill and premature newborns: Fellowship in Neonatology at DMHCA.
Course Overview
A Fellowship in Neonatology provides advanced training in the care of critically ill and premature newborns. The program covers neonatal intensive care, managing respiratory distress, congenital abnormalities, and complex medical conditions in infants. Fellows gain hands-on experience in life-saving interventions, neonatal resuscitation, and developmental care, preparing them to provide expert care in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
What You'll Learn
Mastery of managing critically ill and premature newborns in the NICU, including respiratory support, cardiovascular monitoring, and nutritional management.
Expertise in performing neonatal resuscitation during high-risk deliveries and emergencies, following the latest Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) guidelines.
Skills in diagnosing and managing congenital abnormalities and genetic disorders affecting newborns, including multidisciplinary care.
Proficiency in managing respiratory distress syndrome, using mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and ECMO, as well as handling neonatal cardiac conditions.
Training in diagnosing and treating neonatal infections such as sepsis, meningitis, and respiratory infections.
Knowledge of neonatal nutrition, growth monitoring, and developmental care strategies to promote healthy outcomes in preterm infants.
Requirements
Curriculum
7 Sections · 55 Lessons · 12 Months
01Basic Sciences Neonatology5 lessons
- Feto-placental physiology
- Neonatal adaptation
- Fluid and electrolyte balance
- Blood gas and acid base disorders
- Thermoregulation and Kangaroo Mother Care
02General Neonatology15 lessons
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Birth injury and birth asphyxia
- Normal newborn and common neonatal problems
- Preterm and low birth weight neonates
- Follow-up of high risk neonate
- Assessment of gestation, neonatal behaviour, neonatal reflexes
- Developmental assessment, detection of neuromotor delay, developmentally supportive care
- Immunization including immunization of a preterm neonate
- Discharge planning
- Communicating neonatal death
- Neonatal transport
- Traditional practices in neonatal medicine
- Neonatal equipments
- Neonatal procedures
- Organization of neonatal care including level I, II & III care
03Fetal Medicine5 lessons
- Perinatal and neonatal mortality, morbidity & epidemiology
- Fetal and neonatal consequences of high risk pregnancy
- Fetal monitoring: Clinical, electronic, invasive and non-invasive
- Intrapartum monitoring and procedures
- Medical diseases affecting pregnancy and fetus
04Systemic Neonatology10 lessons
- Respiratory system
- Cardiovascular system
- Renal system
- Endocrine and metabolic
- Hematology
- Neurology
- Nutrition
- Surgery and Orthopedics
- Neonatal Ophthalmology – Retinopathy of prematurity
- Neonatal Dermatology – Common problems
05Neonatal Infections9 lessons
- Intrauterine infections
- Perinatal HIV
- Bacterial infection
- Viral infections
- Fungal infections
- Septicemia
- Meningitis
- Osteomyelitis and arthritis
- Pneumonia
06Community Neonatology8 lessons
- Vital statistics, health system
- Causes of neonatal and perinatal mortality
- Neonatal care priorities
- Care at primary health center
- Care of secondary level
- Role of different health functionaries
- National programmes pertaining to newborn care
- National Neonatology Forum
07Investigations and Imaging3 lessons
- Laboratory medicine
- Normal values
- X-rays, ultrasound, MRI, CT Scan etc
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