The Newborn Care Specialist program at Alexandria School provides the hands-on training you need to become a successful "baby nurse".

• Finish training in 54 hours (2 to 5 weeks, depending on class scheduling) + 36 hours of externship experience
• Enjoy a fun, practical curriculum
• Learn from highly educated professionals who are experts in their fields
• Receive personalized, individual placement support for your entire career as a newborn specialist

Placement

Alexandria School provides comprehensive and personalized job placement services exclusively for its graduates. Portfolio and résumé development, interview preparation, contract negotiations and ongoing career support are all part of our commitment to our students. We strive for our Newborn Care Specialist graduates to experience to strong job demand and flexible work schedules.

“Even after my years of experience, as well as raising my own son, I learned so much!  The expertise the instructors brought to the program was incredible, and it was exciting to learn from all of you. The program is truly top notch.”

- Marie, newborn care specialist

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Newborn Care Specialist -- 100-hour program (2 to 5 weeks): 54 classroom hours + 36-hour externship

• Winter 2011: please contact us for detailed class schedules
  
• Spring 2011: please contact us for detailed class schedules
  
  

Admission

Alexandria School is a selective career school. As a prospective Newborn Care Specialist, students should have a love and desire to work with newborns and their families. Students should have personal qualities that include warmth, patience and empathy for all family members. A high level of professionalism is expected of all graduates. Applicants also must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed high school or hold a GED 
• pass a background check, take part in an in-person interview, and successfully complete a psychosocial examination to evaluate levels of responsibility, patience and personal views on child care.

• submit four letters of recommendation based on child care experiences, at least three from non-family.

Tuition and Fees

Please contact us for updated 2011 tuition and financing information.

Newborn Care Specialist Curriculum

A selection of courses that are part of the in-depth, current and hands-on training:

Growth and Development
In-depth education of the stages of development from birth (including premature) through one year; sibling adjustment, roles and integrating the newborn into the family structure

Infant Care
Basic and advanced topics in infant care, including current practices in feeding, Colic, equipment care, sleep, bathing, skin care and infant massage

Infant Health and Safety
Includes hands-on infant first aid and CPR, communicable diseases, SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome, signs and symptoms of illness, well-baby doctor visits, immunizations and equipment safety

Postpartum Care of the Mother
Signs and symptoms of normal postpartum care and illness; C-section recovery and illness; emotional aspects of giving birth and what to expect from the recovering mother; sleep deprivation, episiotomy and hemorrhoid care; role of sleep, rest, hydration and healthy nutrition

Professionalism and the Role of the Newborn Care Specialist
Career development assistance, including résumes, interviewing skills, personal presentation, professional expectations, ethics and responsibilities of a newborn specialist, and communication with employers.  Extra resources are available to assist with liability insurance and taxes.