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Psychologically-Informed Neonatal Care
This online certificate course introduces a psychologically-informed approach to neonatal care, with a focus on the emotional wellbeing of parents, families, and clinical staff in neonatal units. Developed by Health Education England and eLearning for Healthcare, it covers how psychological principles can be applied across everyday neonatal practice, including communication with families, supporting parents during prolonged admissions, and recognising signs of parental distress. It runs for approximately 2 hours and is suitable for the whole neonatal workforce.
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Introduction
Neonatal care takes place in emotionally complex environments. Babies, families, and healthcare staff all face significant psychological challenges. Supporting family mental health during this traumatic period is essential for improving long-term outcomes. However, psychosocial needs are often under-addressed in neonatal settings.
Equally important is the wellbeing of staff. The emotional demands of neonatal work can lead to stress and burnout without appropriate support. Therefore, psychological care must include the workforce as well as families.
Psychologically-informed care offers a structured framework for neonatal units. It helps families manage the stress of intensive care admission. In addition, it supports staff in navigating the emotional impact of their roles. This approach recognises that psychological wellbeing directly influences clinical outcomes. Moreover, care should extend beyond discharge to promote long-term family resilience.
The Psychologically-Informed Neonatal Care course introduces the entire neonatal workforce to these principles. It equips professionals with practical skills to improve outcomes for babies, families, and themselves.
Developed by: This course was developed by NHS England, the Association of Clinical Psychologists, and other neonatal networks, in partnership with NHS England’s eLearning for Healthcare.
Who is This Psychologically-Informed Neonatal Care Course for?
- Neonatal nurses who want to strengthen their understanding of the psychological needs of babies, families, and themselves in the neonatal unit.
- Neonatologists and junior doctors who are looking to integrate psychologically-informed approaches into their clinical practice.
- Allied health professionals working in neonatal settings who seek to improve psychosocial support for families during and after hospitalization.
- Healthcare assistants and nursery nurses who want to develop their awareness of psychological wellbeing in neonatal care.
- Community-based healthcare workers who are looking to provide psychologically-informed long-term support to infants and families post-discharge.
- Clinical psychologists and mental health professionals who want to understand the specific psychological challenges within neonatal care environments.
Features
- Addresses the psychological needs of babies, families, and staff, recognizing the impact of neonatal care on all parties.
- Provides practical ideas on how to implement psychologically-informed care into daily practice in neonatal settings.
- Covers both in-unit support and the importance of psychosocial care continuing after discharge.
- Suitable for the entire neonatal workforce across hospital and community settings.
- Each session takes approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete, allowing flexible, manageable learning.
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This course comprises four modules, each taking approximately 30 minutes, covering psychologically-informed care in neonatal settings with a focus on infant, family, and staff wellbeing. While relationship-building and compassion are challenging to convey through elearning, these modules encourage learners to reflect on their current practice and identify opportunities to deliver more psychologically-informed care.
Modules:
- Psychologically-informed neonatal care
- Infant wellbeing on the neonatal unit
- Family wellbeing on the neonatal unit
- Staff wellbeing on the neonatal unit
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Frequently asked questions
Who Should Take This Course?
Essential for neonatal nurses, neonatologists/junior doctors, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, community workers, and clinical psychologists supporting babies, families, and staff in neonatal settings.
How Is It Structured?
20-30 minute sessions covering the entire neonatal workforce, delivered online for flexible learning across hospital and community environments.
Why Psychological Care in Neonatology?
Neonatal environments create trauma for families/staff; psychologically-informed approaches improve clinical outcomes, prevent burnout, and ensure holistic support beyond discharge.
What Topics Are Covered?
Addresses psychological needs of babies/families/staff, trauma responses in neonatal units, practical psychologically-informed care strategies, in-unit support, and post-discharge psychosocial continuity.
Features:
Certificate:
Yes
Learning Hours:
2 hours
Suitability:
Neonatal nurses, neonatologists, allied health professionals, healthcare assistants, community workers, and psychologists delivering psychologically-informed care.
Validity:
12 months
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