Paediatrics: Infant development from 3-6 months

Content Author: Department of Nusring, Midwifery and Allied Health, Ara Institute of Canterbury

Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant, progressive, government-funded institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education.

The Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health challenges individuals to go beyond traditional care or case management to focus on creating a supportive environment for health and wellbeing. Individuals learn how to promote healthy living and to care for the individual. They also learn how to become independent and confident decision-makers, with a focus on motivation, tolerance and acceptance of different cultures and beliefs.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of infant development from 3-6 months across all domains of development

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the 'Watch and Wait' process for the 3-6 month infant

3. Demonstrate an understanding of possible indicators for developmental delay for the 3-6 month infant

Estimated CPD Hours: Two - three hours

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