Neonate Skin Care & Wound Management

SkillsFuture Eligible

$300.00

Duration

4 hours

Fee

$300

Delivery

Classroom / Home-based 

Funding

SkillsFuture Credit eligible

Target

Parents of babies with surgical wounds, stomas, skin conditions

  • Neonate skin anatomy: why baby skin is more vulnerable
  • Common neonate skin conditions: diaper dermatitis, cradle cap, milia, eczema, heat rash
  • Surgical wound care: post-surgery dressing change, signs of infection
  • Stoma care for neonates: colostomy, ileostomy basics
  • Central line / PICC line site care (awareness level — when to alert nurse)
  • Insect bite and allergic reaction management
  • Safe use of topical products on newborns: what's appropriate, what to avoid
  • Prevention and early detection of pressure areas in immobilised infants
  • When to seek medical attention: signs of cellulitis, abscess, necrotising fasciitis

  • Wound dressing change technique (infant-sized)
  • Stoma care demonstration
  • Skin assessment and documentation
  • Topical product selection guide