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Care of the Infant or Child with Cleft Lip and/or Palate

CPD and short courses (short course)

Blended learning, Cambridge

12 weeks

Module level: 7

Module credits: 30 credits

Overview

Develop skills and knowledge in managing and supporting infants, children and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.

This module is designed specifically for registered practitioners working with infants/children and families affected by cleft lip/palate. We’ll give you a systematic understanding of the physical, psychological and social needs, as well as pathophysiology and treatment of the conditions and other conditions that may accompany it.

Allowing you to gain an in depth understanding into the aetiology, anatomy and physiology of cleft lip/palate as well as exploring the evidence base for treatment and management of these affected families. Enhance your clinical skills, needed to manage infants/children and families affected by cleft lip/palate, as well as your counselling skills for family support. We’ll give you the opportunity to demonstrate leadership in reviewing your service provision and development. You’ll focus on the management of feeding infants affected by cleft lip/palate and the ongoing support and treatment required for individual cases. Reflection will form a significant part of your development, reflecting on current care as well as alternative practice experience.

Who should attend?

You must be a registered healthcare professional, for example a midwife, neonatal nurse or health visitor, working with infants and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.

Dates

Please note: timetables are still to be confirmed, therefore dates may be subject to change.

Face to face delivery on campus:

5, 6, 7, 8 February 2024

Online:

4, 5, 26, 27 March 2024

Where you'll study

Your faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.

Where can I study?

Blended learning
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Study through a mix of face-to-face teaching and online sessions.

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Fees & funding

Course fees

30 credits (Level 7) for courses starting in 2023/24

£1,667

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Contact details

Module Leader: Theresa Vince
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CPD admissions team
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Entry requirements

To access this course, you will be a registered healthcare professional working with infants and families affected by cleft lip and/or palate.

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