Professional/Short course Children and Young People's Emergency Care
20 credit level 7 module
Introduction
On successful completion of this 20 credit Children and Young People's Care module, you will be able to:
- understand the pathophysiology of paediatric presentations, both in injury and illness ranging from minor to major
- outline the principles of assessment and evidence-based nursing care of the acutely unwell or injured neonate, child and adolescent
- critically evaluate management options
- utilise paediatric guidelines, tools and pathways to aid assessment/decision-making/referral
- understand the importance of child protection policies.
Entry requirements
You should be a registered nurse working in an Emergency Department, with experience of caring for children and young people for a minimum of 18 months. This module will teach you how to recognise common paediatric conditions, but not diagnose. As a result, it is not suitable for ANPs/ENPs.
Your application must state your level of experience and provide an in-depth rationale for your desire to undertake this module. Should you wish to discuss whether this module is suitable for you, please dont hesitate to contact the Module Lead, Jessica Parker (Jessica7.Parker@uwe.ac.uk).
Careers / Further study
The level 7 module can contribute towards CPD, revalidation and any other Masters level qualification you are undertaking.
Structure
Content
The level 7 (Masters level) module syllabus typically includes:
- Paediatric anatomy and physiology
- Recognising the seriously unwell child
- Paediatric abdominal presentations
- Minor injuries in children
- Minor illness in children
- Sepsis in children and young people
- DKA in children and young people
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Paediatric respiratory presentations
- Paediatric major trauma
- Paediatric cardiac presentations
- Caring for the collapsed neonate
- Safeguarding
- Child and family-centred care
Learning and Teaching
A variety of teaching methods will be used to create an inclusive learning environment including lectures, seminars, simulation, discussion, case-based learning, technology-enhanced learning and enquiry-based learning.
As the module has been designed utilising multiple learning approaches, you will require access to the internet.
Assessment
The assessment will be in the form of a written reflective assignment.
Features
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Prices and dates
Supplementary fee information
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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How to apply
Please click on the Apply Now button to apply for your CPD module, which you can take as a stand-alone course or as part of an undergraduate or postgraduate (Masters level) programme.
Extra information
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
For further information
- Email: Jessica7.Parker@uwe.ac.uk
- Telephone: +44 (0)117 32 81158