Newborn Curriculum Partial Preview First Edition 2022 | Page 6

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Contents

Course Topics

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Introduction
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Newborn Health
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The Magic Hour
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Procedures
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Circumcision
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Jaundice
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Health Concerns & NICU
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Newborn Appearance & Abilities 14
A First Look ( Overview )
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Appearance
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Reflexes
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Senses
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Caring for Your Newborn
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Newborn Needs Overview
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Feeding and Hunger Cues
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Breastfeeding
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Bottle-Feeding
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Using Formula
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Sleep
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Why Babies Cry and Soothing
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Diapering
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Bathing & Hygiene
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Dressing & Swaddling
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Supplies
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Safety
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Health Care
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Warning Signs
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Lesson Plans

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Introduction
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3.5 Hour Lesson Plans
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2 Hour Lesson Plans
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Appendices

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A : Course Development
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Planning Your Course
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Purpose
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Your Strengths
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Target Audience
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Goals and Objectives
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Class Structure
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Content
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Resources and Materials
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Evaluate Yourself
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Teaching Tips
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Your Role
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Course Atmosphere
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Preparing for Class
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During Class
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Your Learning Curve
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Types of Activities
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Warm-Up Activities
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Assignments
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Wrap-Up Ideas
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Local Resource Guide
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B : Class Activities
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Hands-On Stations
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Newborn Scenarios
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Newborn Supplies
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Soothing Strategies
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True or False
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C : Class Handouts
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Caring for my New Baby
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Bathing Your New Baby
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Diapering Your New Baby
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Encouraging Development
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Newborn Care Review
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Newborn Vocabulary
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D : Special Circumstances
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Multiples
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Non-Traditional Families
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Prematurity
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Special Health Needs
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Stillbirth & Neonatal Death
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