Course Description
FINE stands for, Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education. FINE is the only programme that gives neonatal professionals of all disciplines opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in steps that can be paced to their career needs, from orientation for beginners, to developing competent practice or leadership.
FINE programs assist to bridge the gap between theory and practice with a range of learning opportunities that can be adapted to different settings. We have universal appeal with activity in over 20 countries and translations into 12 languages.
First Steps is a 100% online program created to introduce the key principles of FINE and infant and family centred developmental care.
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Course fee
$99 (reduced for a limited time from $149)
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Learning mode
Online
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Duration
1 hour
What’s included?
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Access to 13 presentations led by paediatric specialists in their field
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Questions and Answers with Presenters
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Guides and resources provided by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
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External resources curated for each topic
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Receive a Certificate of Achievement as proof of evidence for continuing professional development
Learning outcomes
The module consists of complimentary webcasts and a variety of resources to support a holistic approach and provide strategies on how to:
Sensitive care
Assess a child using paediatric history and examination techniques including a developmental assessment, recognise ‘Red Flags’ presentations, and communicate your findings with the child and their family.
Parent engagement
Organise and interpret necessary investigations to assist with reaching a diagnosis in a timely manner whilst avoiding unnecessary costly and painful procedures.
Every baby
Formulate evidenced-based management plans for common acute and chronic paediatric conditions that can be personalised and adapted for each patient’s individual circumstances
Fee Information
The FINE Program is currently priced at
AU$99
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10% available for members of the Council of International Neonatal Nurses,
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The Australian College of Neonatal Nurses (ACNN), and
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The Neonatal Nurses College of Aotearoa.
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50% discount for Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Staff
Learning modules
First Steps in Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE)
- Sensory development
- Touch
- Vestibular experience
- Taste and smell
- Hearing
- Vision
- Sleep
- Sleep in the neonatal unit
- Stress, Pain and Comfort
- Pain assessment
- Managing stress and pain
- Positioning
- Nesting
- Closeness
- Communication
- Skin-to-skin (kangaroo care)
- Feeding
- Understanding baby behavioural signs
- A 5 step approach to individualised caregiving