Lesson 1Neonatal and child history questions: birth history of first child, immunization history, feeding and developmentThis lesson teaches how to ask about history for newborns and young children, covering birth events, early settling in, vaccine status, feeding ways, growth, and usual signs that might show infection, poor feeding, or slow development.
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 mappingThis lesson shows a practical way to run the whole home visit, starting from greeting and looking around the home to talking with the mother, checking the baby or child, mapping family support, giving advice, and planning next steps or 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 purposeThis lesson focuses on starting home visits properly, building trust, keeping things private, explaining why you're there and confidentiality limits, and creating a respectful space that encourages open talk and questions from the family.
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 logThis lesson covers key records for mothers and children used in home visits, how to fill and update them right, and why good records help keep care continuous, follow-ups smooth, referrals quick, and community reports accurate.
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 determinantsThis lesson details how to take focused history from pregnant women, including current signs, baby movements, past births, long-term illnesses, medicines, and social factors that affect risks, sticking to care, and getting help on time.
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 notesThis lesson teaches rules for good record-keeping, like writing clear notes, noting date, time, place, recording agreement, keeping secrets safe, and making handover notes that help team care work well.
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 signsThis lesson describes step-by-step checks for newborns and children at home, covering temperature, weight, breastfeeding look, water levels in body, and spotting danger signs that need 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 planningThis lesson explains readying for safe, quick home visits, including staying safe yourself, picking protective gear, planning agreement, visit times, routes and transport, carrying needed items while respecting family privacy and ways.
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 checklistThis lesson outlines steady checks for mothers at home, including vital signs, belly exam for womb height and baby heart, and a quick pelvic danger list to spot problems 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
