Newborn Bloodspot Screening

Purpose

To provide information on the Newborn Bloodspot Screening Programme in Northern Ireland and Practitioner requirements to ensure national standards are met.

Learning Outcomes

• Diseases for which the screening is done
• Correct procedure in blood sampling technique.
• Reporting and follow-up of screening results

Audience

Nurses, Midwives and Specialist Community Public Health Nurses (Health Visitors)

Method

Face to face delivery

Lecture and discussion

 

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