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Maternal-newborn Nursing Certificate

Acquire the knowledge and skills needed in the care of women who are in all phases of the perinatal period. Explore the legal and ethical dimensions that are specific to the maternal-newborn family. Focus on the integration of the nurse's role into the interdisciplinary team. The comprehensive courses are outcome-based and accommodate diverse learning styles. This certificate emphasizes holistic care, cultural diversity/sensitivity, critical thinking and reflective practice. Courses take a patient-focused, family centred and multidisciplinary approach. Current research, best practice and lived experience provide the foundation for learning. For more information, contact Gayle Bradley at 416-415-5000, ext. 2872 , or gbradley@georgebrown.ca.

Prerequisite(s):

You must have completed NURS 1056/NURS 9130 (Health Assessment) or an approved equivalent and be a nurse.

Compulsory Courses (Seven)
NURS 9110   Child-bearing Families
NURS 9111   Nurse's Role in Caring for the Pregnant Family
NURS 9112   Nurse's Role in High Risk Pregnancy
NURS 9113   Nurse's Role in Labour and Delivery
NURS 9129   Nurse's Role in Newborn Care
NURS 9114   Nurse's Role in Postpartum Care
NURS 9116   Perinatal Loss, Grief and Comfort

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