Lesson 1Neonatal and child history questions: birth history of first child, immunization history, feeding and developmentDirects history-taking for newborns and young children, covering birth events, early adjustment, immunization status, feeding habits, development, and common signs that may indicate infection, malnutrition, or delay.
Birth details, resuscitation, and early problemsImmunization history and missed vaccinesFeeding type, frequency, and difficultiesSleep, crying, and caregiver concernsDevelopmental milestones and red flagsLesson 2Step-by-step home visit flow: greeting, environment scan, maternal interview, infant/child check, family mappingShows a practical sequence for managing the whole home visit, from greeting and scanning the surroundings to maternal interview, infant or child check, family mapping, counselling, and arranging follow-up actions and referrals.
Initial greeting and confirming consentScanning the home environment and resourcesSequencing maternal and child assessmentsEngaging family members and mapping supportSummarizing findings and planning next stepsLesson 3Structured opening: rapport, confidentiality, and explaining purposeConcentrates on beginning the home visit properly, building trust, ensuring privacy, explaining the aim and confidentiality limits, and creating a respectful, teamwork tone that promotes open sharing and questions.
Greeting, cultural respect, and introductionsEnsuring privacy and minimizing distractionsExplaining visit purpose and planned activitiesDiscussing confidentiality and its limitsInviting questions and agreeing on prioritiesLesson 4Records and forms to start and maintain: antenatal card, immunization register, mother-baby pair record, referral form, home visit logHandles key maternal and child records used in home visits, how to fill and update them rightly, and how good documentation aids ongoing care, follow-up, referrals, and community programme reporting.
Antenatal care card: key fields and updatesImmunization register: entries and follow-upMother–baby pair record: linkage and useReferral form: indications and completion stepsHome visit log: scheduling and summariesLesson 5Key history questions: current pregnancy (symptoms, fetal movement, bleeding), obstetric history, chronic illness, medications, social determinantsOutlines targeted history-taking for pregnant women, including current symptoms, fetal wellbeing, past birth events, long-term illnesses, medications, and social factors affecting risk, compliance, and access to prompt care.
Current pregnancy symptoms and warning signsFetal movements, bleeding, and discharge historyPrevious pregnancies, outcomes, and complicationsChronic illnesses, medications, and allergiesSocial support, work, and financial constraintsLesson 6Documentation best practices: clear entries, date/time/location, consent notation, confidentiality and handover notesDeals with rules for top-quality documentation, including clear, readable entries, right date, time, and place, noting consent, keeping confidentiality, and writing handover notes that aid team care.
Recording date, time, and location accuratelyWriting clear, objective, and legible notesDocumenting consent and key discussionsProtecting confidentiality in all recordsHandover notes and follow-up instructionsLesson 7Newborn and child basic physical checks: temperature, weight, breastfeeding assessment, hydration, danger signsExplains step-by-step newborn and child exam at home, including temperature, weight, breastfeeding check, hydration state, and spotting danger signs needing quick referral or urgent follow-up.
Measuring temperature and interpreting feverWeighing child and plotting growth chartsObserving breastfeeding and latch techniqueAssessing hydration, urine, and stool patternsIdentifying neonatal and child danger signsLesson 8Preparing for a safe home visit: PPE, consent, timing, and travel planningShows how to get ready for safe, effective home visits, covering personal safety, PPE choice, consent arrangement, visit timing, route and transport, and carrying key supplies while honouring family privacy and culture.
Reviewing case notes and planning visit objectivesSelecting PPE and infection prevention suppliesObtaining prior consent and confirming timingTravel planning, safety, and emergency contactsPacking and checking the home visit bagLesson 9Physical checks to perform: maternal vitals, abdominal exam for fundal height and fetal heart, basic pelvic/red flags checklistMaps out systematic maternal physical check at home, including vital signs, abdominal exam for fundal height and fetal heart, and a focused pelvic red flag list to spot complications needing urgent referral.
Measuring blood pressure, pulse, and temperatureAssessing edema, pallor, and general appearanceAbdominal exam: lie, fundal height, and toneFetal heart assessment and movement correlationPelvic danger signs and urgent referral triggers
