The Examination of the Newborn

The Examination of the Newborn CPD module is a professional qualification undertaken with the full support of your line-manager and regular access to newborn infants and their parent(s) within an appropriate clinical environment. The purpose of this module is to undertake the full physical examination of the newborn infant from a holistic perspective, critically appraising and evaluating the relevant antenatal and intrapartum factors in relation to contemporary literature and professional responsibilities, in accordance with local / national policy and the current standards of the NIPE Screening Committee, Public Health England. See below for information about the CPD update day for qualified NIPE practitioners.

Pre-course requirements for the Examination of the Newborn module: You will need to provide evidence of full support from your line manager prior to module commencement and be working in or have regular access to a relevant clinical practice environment and mothers with their new-born babies. You will hold a current Nursing and Midwifery Council registration as a Midwife, Nurse or Health Visitor or with the General Medical Council as a General Practitioner or Paediatrician. Please complete a manager form and attach a scanned copy to your online application. You can find further information about applying for this course on the Health CPD application page.

UK students: £1,450 per year

UK/Home: £1,450 per year

October 2026

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

• Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom