EON1: Preparing for the Examination (Revised 2015) includes information on the examination environment, essential equipment, health and safety, communication, record keeping, screening and immunisation, and anatomy and physiology.

The EON modules were created to help midwifery and medical professionals involved in the examination of the newborn. After working through EON1 (and based on the knowledge you have already gained from formal study) you will:

• have an understanding on how to prepare for the examination
• have an understanding on the importance of informed consent
• develop further understanding of the process of the examination itself
• develop further understanding on the importance of record keeping
• know when to refer and to whom
• be able to communicate well with parent(s) – before, during and after the examination
• be able to develop and record an action plan for future care with the agreement of the parent(s)
• have an increased understanding of the important role the examination can play in health education and promotion

This module contains six videos all under 4 minutes in length.

Study time for EON1: 1.5 hours

Original content: 2012
First revision: 2015
Next revision date: 2018