Evidence · Research paper
The development of a consensus-based curriculum for a Bespoke Online Neonatal Education for Transfers (BONNETs) course.
- Allied health
- Education and simulation
- Families and professional practice
- Medical
- Neonatal transport
- Nursing
- Transport
Summary
Describes the development of a tiered online curriculum (BONNETs) for emergency medical services providers undertaking neonatal interfacility transfers in South Africa and other resource-limited settings. The curriculum was built using Kern's six-step framework, drawing on a literature review, retrospective chart analysis and expert and learner interviews, then refined through a modified Nominal Group Technique with neonatologists, paediatricians, neonatal nurses and advanced life support providers. The result is three sequential courses (Core, Extended, Advanced), with the Core course covering basic assessment, recognition of critical instability and escalation pathways. Validation and evaluation of impact on knowledge, confidence and outcomes are still required.
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