Orientation to Newborn Responsive Parenting

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Maryam Hanif Ghazi

This course focuses on understanding newborn responsive caregiving and its key themes, including neo-natal development, infant cues and behavior, infant states, and Parent-Child interaction. This will equip caregivers with the skills to provide newborns with a stimulating and supportive environment and foster strong Parent-Child attachment.

Issued on 21 May 2026 by

Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University

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Aga Khan University (AKU) is an international institution of higher education and research that prepares individuals for lifelong learning and leadership in health, education, research, and related fields. Founded in 1983, AKU operates on the core principles of impact, quality, relevance, and access, with campuses and teaching sites in South Asia, East Africa, and the United Kingdom. As a badge issuer, AKU recognizes and validates learning achievements, professional development, and competency milestones that reflect the University's commitment to excellence and service in education and beyond.

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Field	Description
Name of the course	Orientation to Newborn Responsive Parenting
Course dates	Ongoing
Modality	Asynchronous
Learning Outcomes	This course focuses on understanding newborn responsive caregiving and its key themes, including neo-natal development, infant cues and behavior, infant states, and Parent-Child interaction. This will equip caregivers with the skills to provide newborns with a stimulating and supportive environment and foster strong Parent-Child attachment.
Assessments	Pre-test at the beginning of the course Post-test at the end of the course Course evaluation
Course leader	Dr. Shelina Bhamani
Course Coordinator	Kanwal Muhammad Basit
Course instructor(s)	Dr. Shelina Bhamani Sara Sheikh Misbah Shams Mehpara Aftab Areesha Rattani

Badge Metadata Fields

Field Name	Description
Name	Newborn to Responsive Parenting
Description	This course focuses on understanding newborn responsive caregiving and its key themes, including neo-natal development, infant cues and behavior, infant states, and Parent-Child interaction. This will equip caregivers with the skills to provide newborns with a stimulating and supportive environment and foster strong Parent-Child attachment.
Total Learning Hours	N/A
Number of Micro-credential(s) awarded (if applicable)	N/A
Level	Beginner to Intermediate
Expiry Date	N/A
Criteria	A certificate of completion of LEADS will be provided to the candidates who successfully meet the following criteria: Pre-test Participants Handbook for practice Recording of all PPTs Assignment Attempt all module quizzes (post-test) Post course evaluation
Competency	At the end of the Orientation to Newborn Responsive Parenting course, participants gain essential knowledge and skills to support newborn care through responsive and nurturing parenting practices. The course builds competency in recognizing and appropriately responding to infants’ cues, promoting secure attachment, and fostering healthy early development.