Family and Infant Neurodevelopmental Education (FINE) program: Level 2
Course description
The Level 2 program builds upon the skills acquired in the foundational course, and completion of Level 1 is a pre-requisite.
INE Level 2 is largely self-directed focusing on understanding infant behavioural cues, observation in the clinical setting, evaluation of practice and partnering with health professionals and parents.
The program is recommended for health professionals directly involved with the care of neonates.
The FINE program (Level 1 and 2) has been submitted to postgraduate education providers for recognition of prior learning in postgraduate study. Additional information will be updated when it becomes available.
This course is recommended for:
- hospital doctors
- nurses
- midwives
- health professionals
- students.
What's included?
- a textbook
- activities designed to evaluate the application of developmental care in your personal practice and neonatal unit
- links to current evidence
- 6-months mentorship from a NIDCAP professional in the application of developmental care
- a certificate of achievement as proof of evidence for continuing professional development.
Details
Learning mode: Self-directed eLearning and online workshops
Duration: 6 months, including
- 4 hours of introductory workshop
- an hour of mid-way evaluation
- 4 hours of completion workshop
- 2-3 hours per week of self-directed learning
Course fee: $2,200 per person (including GST)
2027 course dates:
- May
- October
Contact:
Learning outcomes
Sensitive care
Neuroprotection: Sensitive care helps to stabilise the infant, as well as protect and promote brain development.
Parent engagement
Relationships: Interactions between infant and caregivers, most particularly family members, have a significant impact on child development.
Personalisation
Individualised care: Every infant is unique and individual needs can be interpreted through observation of the behavioural signs that give the infant a voice.
Learning details
Tasks
- Systematic observations of infants
- Guided interactions with colleagues and parents
- Structured evaluations of caregiving
- Reflective submissions
Topics
Part 1: 5 topics that focus on neurobehavioural observation.
Part 2: 5 topics that focus on implementation of IFCDC.
Assessments
Formative assessment is provided through feedback on written reflections Course work is reviewed and assessment exercises are included in the final tutorial
Deferrals and refunds
In the event you are unable to commence the program you are registered for we will transfer your registration to the next upcoming program. Refunds are offered on an individual case by case basis.
We will offer you the opportunity to defer the completion of the program for up to 12 months, the revised date for the completion of your program will be provided with one program deferral offered per participant.
Deferrals are undertaken in consultation with the program coordinator and require email communication to SCHN-NIDCAPAustralia@health.nsw.gov.au.
