Thanks to this 100% online program, you will master the most innovative techniques in Neonatal Intensive Care and optimize the overall well-being of your patients”

Neonatal Intensive Care Units are equipped with advanced technology to monitor and treat premature or critically ill newborns more effectively.  In this environment, Neonatal Nursing professionals play a crucial role, providing treatment administration, continuous monitoring, and emotional support to families. Their work not only impacts the neonate's stability but also contributes to long-term development, reducing the risk of complications associated with prematurity and improving clinical prognosis.

In this context, TECH Global University presents this Master's Degree, which will address the fundamental and specialized aspects of neonatal care. The program will delve into the foundations of Neonatology, providing essential knowledge about the development and needs of the newborn. Additionally, it will focus on the admission of neonates to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), highlighting initial evaluation and the necessary interventions for stabilization.  The application of these procedures has been shown to reduce neonatal morbidity by 30%, optimizing clinical outcomes.

As such, TECH has designed this comprehensive university program, 100% online, and tailored to the personal and professional obligations of graduates.  It is based on the innovative Relearning methodology, which enhances knowledge retention through the repetition of key concepts.

Furthermore, a prestigious International Guest Director will deliver 10 exclusive Masterclasses.

A renowned International Guest Director will deliver 10 rigorous Masterclasses on the latest advancements in Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Nursing”

This Master's Degree in Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date university program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Nursing
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Nursing
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an internet connection

Thanks to the Relearning methodology you will be able to study all the contents of this program from the comfort of your home and without the need to move to a learning center”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of Neonatal Intensive Care and Neonatal Nursing, who contribute their work experience to this program, alongside recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will promote a humanized approach to neonatal care, integrating the family into the caregiving process and encouraging skin-to-skin contact"

You will implement neuroprotection strategies and developmental care, fostering neurological maturation"

This program will cover everything from the fundamentals of Neonatology to the most specialized interventions. It will delve into the management of premature infants, thermal control, pain management, and sedation in newborns, as well as hydroelectrolytic disorders, metabolic issues, and neonatal nutrition. Additionally, it will address nursing interventions in supporting the family and managing perinatal death, along with key medicolegal aspects. Modules will also cover pathophysiology and Respiratory Disorders, ensuring a comprehensive update of knowledge in Advanced Neonatal Care.

You will gain a solid foundation in the critical initial care of the neonate, including key aspects of Neonatology, newborn admission to the NICU, and neonatal resuscitation”

Module 1. Important Aspects of Neonatology

1.1. Differences between Newborn, Child and Adolescent
1.2. Neonatal Stages

1.2.1. Neonatal Stages by Gestational Age
1.2.2. Neonatal Stages by Birth Weight
1.2.3. Premature Newborns
1.2.4. Post-Term Newborn

1.3. Anatomical and Physiological Characteristics of the Normal Newborn

1.3.1. Newborn Somatometry
1.3.2. Morphological Characteristics
1.3.3. Physiological Characteristics

1.4. Complete Physical Examination of the Newborn

1.4.1. Physical Examination Process
1.4.2. General Observation
1.4.3. Head and Neck Region
1.4.4. Torso Region
1.4.5. Limb Region
1.4.6. Neurological Examination

1.5. Structure and Organization of the Neonatal Service

1.5.1. Location of the Neonatology Service
1.5.2. Equipment and Materials
1.5.3. Human Resources
1.5.4. Concept of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

1.5.4.1. Calculation and Layout of Cribs
1.5.4.2. Physical Space in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
1.5.4.3. Equipment and Material in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
1.5.4.4. Human Resources in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
1.5.4.5. Profiles and Roles: “Nursing Team”
1.5.4.6. Operating System: "Primary Nursing”

Module 2. Admission of a Newborn in the Neonatal Unit or in the NICU

2.1. Reception of the Newborn (NB) in the Neonatal Unit

2.1.1. Admission Criteria
2.1.2. Admission Objectives
2.1.3. Nursing Interventions
2.1.4. Physical Examination of the Newborn

2.2. Arrival of the Newborn (NB) in the NICU

2.2.1. Admission Criteria
2.2.2. Admission Objectives
2.2.3. Nursing Interventions
2.2.4. Physical Examination of the Newborn

2.3. Neonatal Transport

2.3.1. Transfer of the Pregnant Woman
2.3.2. Neonatal Transfer
2.3.3. Neonatal Transport Team
2.3.4. Neonatal Transport Equipment

Module 3. Neonatal Resuscitation

3.1. Neonatal Resuscitation

3.1.1. Cardiovascular Risk Factors
3.1.2. General Procedures in the Moments Prior to Delivery

3.2. Resuscitation Team
3.3. Neonatal Resuscitation Equipment
3.4. Resuscitation Procedures
3.5. Respiratory Assistance Methods
3.6. Cardiac Massage
3.7. Administration of Medication: Drugs and Fluids
3.8. Neonatal Cardiorespiratory Arrest Care
3.9. Special Situations for Resuscitation
3.10. Basic Principals for a Successful Resuscitation and Possible Complications that Could Arise During the Resuscitation

Module 4. Pharmacology in Neonatology

4.1. General Aspects of Neonatal Pharmacology
4.2. Modifications in the Reaction of Drugs in Newborns
4.3. Pharmacokinetics in Neonatology

4.3.1. Absorption of Drugs
4.3.2. Distribution of Drugs
4.3.3. Binding of Drug to Plasma Proteins According to Development
4.3.4. Metabolism or Biotransformation of Drugs in the Child
4.3.5. Excretion of Drugs in Neonatology

4.4. Pharmacodynamics in Neonatology
4.5. Dosage Guidelines

4.5.1. Excipients Used in Neonatal Formulations
4.5.2. Therapeutic Guidelines

4.6. Drug Interactions

4.6.1. Types of Pharmalogical Interactions
4.6.2. Interaction Risk Prevention

4.7. Use of Drugs in Neonatology

Module 5. Principles of Medication Administration and Vascular Access in Neonatology

5.1. Principles of Medication Administration in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

5.1.1. Enteral Route
5.1.2. Rectal Route
5.1.3. Intramuscular Route
5.1.4. Subcutaneous Route
5.1.5. Intravenous Route

5.2. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs I: Rapid Intravenous Route
5.3. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs II: Intravenous Route with a Specific Infusion
5.4. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs III: Continuous Intravenous Route
5.5. Specific Ways of Administering Drugs IV: Peripheral Venous Route

5.5.1. Necessary Equipment
5.5.2. Procedure
5.5.3. Maintaining the Line
5.5.4. Removing the Line
5.5.5. Possible Complications that Could Arise

5.6. Specific Ways of Administering Drugs V: Percutaneous Venous Route

5.6.1. Indications
5.6.2. Necessary Equipment
5.6.3. Procedure
5.6.4. Precautions
5.6.5. Contraindications
5.6.6. Complications

5.7. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs VI: Cannulation of the Umbilical Artery and Vein

5.7.1. Indications
5.7.2. Necessary Equipment
5.7.3. Preparation
5.7.4. Common Procedure for the Umbilical Artery and Umbilical Vein
5.7.5. Contraindications
5.7.6. Complications

5.8. Specific Ways to Administer Drugs VII: Cannulation of the Peripheral Artery

5.8.1. Indications
5.8.2. Necessary Equipment
5.8.3. Procedure
5.8.4. Extraction of a Catheter
5.8.5. Precautions
5.8.6. Contraindications
5.8.7. Complications

Module 6. Premature Child

6.1. Etiopathogenesis of Prematurity
6.2. Differential Diagnosis of Premature Newborns
6.3. Arrival of an Underweight Premature Newborn
6.4. Clinical Features and Complications of a Premature Newborn

6.4.1. Respiratory Pathology
6.4.2. Neurological Pathology
6.4.3. Ophthalmologic Pathology
6.4.4. Cardiovascular Pathology
6.4.5. Gastrointestinal Pathology
6.4.6. Immunological Pathology
6.4.7. Metabolic Pathology
6.4.8. Hematologic Pathology
6.4.9. Endocrinologic pathology
6.4.10. Complications

6.5. Care Procedure and Prognosis of a Premature Newborn

6.5.1. Sequelae and Follow-up Monitoring

6.6. Aspects to be Monitored During the Recovery Period, Discharge and Post Care

6.6.1. Hospital Discharge
6.6.2. Rules of Conduct
6.6.3. Nutrition
6.6.4. Pharmalogical Supplements
6.6.5. Neuropsychological and Somatometric Monitoring
6.6.6. Prevention of Respiratory Infections
6.6.7. Vaccinations for Premature Newborns

Module 7. Thermal Regulation, Pain Management, and Sedation in the Newborn

7.1. Thermal Management in the Newborn

7.1.1. Introduction of Thermoregulation
7.1.2. Neutral Thermal Environment
7.1.3. First Hours of Life
7.1.4. Effects of Thermal Environment on a Newborn
7.1.5. Guidelines for Assessing the Temperature of a Newborn
7.1.6. Hypothermia in the Newborn with Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy as a Neuroprotective Measure

7.1.6.1. Mechanisms of Action for Hypothermia
7.1.6.2. Neuroprotection with Hypothermia Following Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury
7.1.6.3. Indications of Hypothermia
7.1.6.4. Contraindications of Hypothermia
7.1.6.5. Exit Criteria Once Hypothermia has Begun

7.2. Pain Management in a Newborn

7.2.1. Physiology of Pain in a Newborn
7.2.2. Short and Long-Term Consequences of Pain
7.2.3. Measurement of Pain in a Newborn
7.2.4. Treatment of Pain in a Newborn
7.2.5. Pain Management in Some Common Procedures in the NICU

7.3. Sedation of a Newborn

7.3.1. Anesthetic Drugs
7.3.2. Hypnotic/ Sedative Drugs
7.3.3. Withdrawal Syndrome in a Newborn

Module 8. Electrolyte and Metabolic Disorders in the Newborn

8.1. Fluids and Electrolytes in a Newborn

8.1.1. Hydroelectrolyte Balance
8.1.2. Insensible Water Losses
8.1.3. Electrolytes

8.1.3.1. Sodium (Na)
8.1.3.2. Potassium (K)
8.1.3.3. Calcium (Ca)

8.1.4. Glucose

8.2. Fluid Balance in Neonates Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

8.2.1. Patient Monitoring
8.2.2. Adequate Water Balance
8.2.3. Goals for Fluid Management in Newborns Weighing Less Than 1,500 g
8.2.4. Phases of Fluid Management in Newborns Weighing Less Than 1,500 g
8.2.5. Alternative Ways of Calculating Water Balance in a Critically Ill Newborn

8.2.5.1. Calculation of Insensible Losses (IL) or Insensible Gains (IG)
8.2.5.2. Calculation of Insensible Losses (IL) with Weight Gain
8.2.5.3. Calculation of Insensible Losses (IL) with Weight Loss

8.3. Very Premature Newborns and Hyperosmolar State

8.3.1. When Should Fluids be Restricted in a Very Premature Newborn?
8.3.2. When Should the Need for Fluids be Increased in a Very Premature Newborn?

Module 9. Newborn Feeding: Breastfeeding, Formula Feeding, and Feeding of the Hospitalized Newborn

9.1. General Aspects of a Newborn’s Diet
9.2. Requirements and Feeding Objectives of the Breastfeeding Newborn
9.3. Breastfeeding
9.4. Enteral Nutrition

9.4.1. Indications for Enteral Feeding
9.4.2. Contraindications for Enteral Feeding
9.4.3. Enteral Feeding Methods

9.5. Parenteral Nutrition

9.5.1. Indications for Parenteral Feeding
9.5.2. Contraindications for Parenteral Feeding
9.5.3. Vein Administration Routes
9.5.4. Recommendations for the Monitoring of Administration Routes
9.5.5. Components of Parenteral Nutrition
9.5.6. Preparation and Administration of Parenteral Nutrition
9.5.7. Controls
9.5.8. Complications
9.5.9. Withdrawal of Parenteral Nutrition

Module 10. Nursing Interventions: Family Care, Perinatal Death and Neonatal Development

10.1. Family-Centred Care: Ways to Promote and Rebuild Family
10.2. The Family in the Neonatal Unit and NICU Setting
10.3. Nursing Interventions in the Neonatal Unit and NICU Setting
10.4. Perinatal Death: the Pain and the Grieving Process
10.5. The Intervention of Professionals in the NICU in Perinatal Death
10.6. Impact of the NICU Environment on Development
10.7. Neonatal Care Focused on Development
10.8. Interventions on the Macroenvironment of the Newborn
10.9. Interventions on the Microenvironment of the Newborn
10.10. Involvement of Nurses in Hospital Discharge

Module 11. Respiratory Pathophysiology and Respiratory Disorders in Neonatology

11.1. Pulmonary Development

11.1.1. Pulmonary Embryology
11.1.2. Review of Pulmonary Anatomy

11.2. Respiratory Physiology
11.3. Newborn Respiratory Problems
11.4. Involvement of Nursing Staff in Treating a Newborn with a Respiratory Disorder
11.5. Mechanical Ventilation

11.5.1. Nursing Care in Mechanical Ventilation
11.5.2. Forms of Ventilation

11.5.2.1. Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
11.5.2.2. Invasive Ventilation

11.6. Types of Materials for Administering Oxygen
11.7. Endotracheal Intubation and Extubation

11.7.1. Endotracheal Intubation
11.7.2. Extubation Process

11.8. Cricothyroidotomy or Coniotomy
11.9. Tracheotomy

Module 12. Cardiac Disorders and Congenital Heart Disease in Neonatology

12.1. General Aspects of the Cardiovascular System

12.1.1. Cardiac Embryology
12.1.2. Reminder of Cardiac Anatomy

12.2. Syndromic Classification of Congenital Heart Disease

12.2.1. Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease
12.2.2. Congenital Heart Diseases Without Cyanosis
12.2.3. Congenital Heart Disease Leading to Cardiogenic Shock

12.3. "Getting to Know" Congenital Heart Disease

12.3.1. Transposition of the Main Arteries
12.3.2. Isolated Ventricular Inversion or Corrected Transposition of the Main Arteries
12.3.3. Tetralogy of Fallot
12.3.4. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
12.3.5. Infradiaphragmatic Total Pulmonary Venous Drainage
12.3.6. Interruption of the Aortic Arch
12.3.7. Aortic Coarctation
12.3.8. Aortic Stenosis
12.3.9. Pulmonary Stenosis
12.3.10. Ebstein's Disease
12.3.11. Complex Heart Disease with Heart Failure Without Pulmonary Stenosis
12.3.12. Congenital Heart Defects with Left-to-Right Shunts

12.4. Nursing Care for the Cardiac Newborn

12.4.1. Nursing Assessment and Interventions in Patients with Congenital Heart Disease
12.4.2. Nursing Care Plans

12.5. Preoperative and Postoperative Cardiac Surgery

12.5.1. Pre-Operative Care
12.5.2. Postoperative Care
12.5.3. Bacterial Endocarditis

Module 13. Neurological Disorders in Neonatology

13.1. General Aspects of Neonatal Neurology

13.1.1. Embryology of the Nervous System
13.1.2. Basic Notions of the Nervous System Anatomy.

13.2. Neonatal Neurological Examination
13.3. Neonatal Seizures
13.4. Neonatal Intracranial Hemorrhages
13.5. Hydrocephalus
13.6. Cerebral Hypothermia
13.7. Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy

Module 14. Neonatal Digestive Disorders

14.1. General Aspects of Neonatal Gastroenterology

14.1.1. Emryology of the Digestive System
14.1.2. Reminder of the Anatomy of the Digestive System

14.2. Procedures for Handling Nasogastric and Orogastric Tubes
14.3. Gastroesophageal Reflux
14.4. Esophageal Atresia
14.5. Necrotizing Enterocolitis
14.6. Ostomy Care

Module 15. Hematologic Disorders in Neonatology

15.1. General Aspects of Hematology
15.2. Neonatal Anemia
15.3. Fetal Hydrops
15.4. Neonatal Hiperbilirrubinemia
15.5. Polycythemia
15.6. Thrombocytopenia
15.7. Blood Transfusion and Blood By-Products in the Neonatal Period

Module 16. Renal Disorders in Neonatology

16.1. General Aspects of Neonatal Nephrology

16.1.1. Embryology of the Renal System
16.1.2. Review of the Anatomy of the Renal System

16.2. Nephrological Pathology in the Newborn

16.2.1. Neonatal Bladder Catheterization

16.3. Urine Infection in the Newborn
16.4. Peritoneal Dialysis in the Newborn

Module 17. Neonatal Shock

17.1. Introduction to Neonatal Shock
17.2. Phases of Neonatal Shock
17.3. Types of Shock
17.4. Clinical Signs of Neonatal Shock
17.5. How to Address Neonatal Shock
17.6. Basis of Treatment for Neonatal Shock
17.7. Nursing Interventions for Neonatal Shock

17.7.1. Algorithm for Managing Neonatal Shock

17.8. Neonatal Sepsis and Septic Shock

17.8.1. Introduction to Neonatal Sepsis
17.8.2. Etiopathogenesis
17.8.3. Etiology
17.8.4. Clinical
17.8.5. Diagnosis
17.8.6. Treatment

Module 18. Neonatal Preoperative and Postoperative Care

18.1. Nursing Care in Neonatal Surgery

18.1.1. General Preoperative Care
18.1.2. General Postoperative Care

18.2. Most Common Surgical Procedures

18.2.1. Choanal Atresia
18.2.2. Esophageal Atresia with Tracheoesophageal Fistula
18.2.3. Diaphragmatic Hernia
18.2.4. Abdominal Wall Defects
18.2.5. Necrotizing Enterocolitis
18.2.6. Imperforate Anus

18.3. Nursing Interventions in Neonatal Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Module 19. General Skin Care in Neonatology

19.1. General Aspects of Neonatal Dermatology

19.1.1. Embryological Recall
19.1.2. Histologic Recall

19.2. Newborn Skin Care Practices
19.3. Transient Benign Skin Lesions

19.3.1. Toxic Erythema of the Newborn
19.3.2. Transient Neonatal Pustular Melanosis
19.3.3. Milia
19.3.4. Miliaria
19.3.5. Neonatal Acne
19.3.6. Subcutaneous Fat Necrosis
19.3.7. Mongolian Spot or Baltz Spot
19.3.8. Telangiectatic Nevi or Maternal Nevi
19.3.9. Harlequin Coloration

19.4. Infections in the Newborn

19.4.1. Oral Candidiasis (Thrush)
19.4.2. Neonatal Cutaneous Candidiasis
19.4.3. Neonatal Impetigo
19.4.4. Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome
19.4.5. Neonatal Varicella

Module 20. Other Neonatal Pathologies: Metabolic Disorders, Chromosomal Disorders, and Neonatal Oncology

20.1. Metabolic Disorders

20.1.1. Criteria for Including a Metabolic Disorder in Neonatal Screening
20.1.2. Screening Technique: Management During Heelstick Procedure
20.1.3. Different Types of Screening for Different Metabolic Disorders

20.2. Most Common Chromosomal Disorders

20.2.1. Aneuploidies

20.2.1.1. Trisomy 20 (Down Syndrome)
20.2.1.2. Trisomy 18 (Edwards Syndrome)
20.2.1.3. Trisomy 13 (Patau Syndrome)
20.2.1.4. Turner Syndrome (45XO) or Monosomy X
20.2.1.5. Klinefelter Syndrome (47XXY)

20.2.2. Major Structural Alterations
20.2.3. Study of Chromosomal Alterations

20.3. Neonatal Oncology

20.3.1. Neuroblastoma
20.3.2. Wilms Tumor
20.3.3. Teratomas

You will delve into relevant topics for neonatal nurses, such as Neonatal Shock”