Newborn screening e-tool
E-learning tool
In Victoria, the newborn bloodspot screening program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and is available to all babies. The screening service is operated by The Victorian Clinical Genetics Services based at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne.
This tool:
- is designed for nursing/midwifery students, practising professionals, ward clerks and administrators
- can be explored in any order and at your own pace (you can bookmark and return)
- will take approximately 60 minutes to complete all topics and the assessment
Assessment
The assessment must be completed once started. If you pass you will be issued with a certificate for the training.
Help
For assistance, use the help link at the top of the screen.
Resources This section is accessible at any time for further information, it contains printable copies of useful information, brochures, consent process, etc.
Given ongoing changes to the NBS program across 2023, there may be some aspects of the e-tool that haven't been updated.
Please refer to the NBS collection guidelines for the most up-to-date information.
We recommend using the Chrome browser for this e-tool.