Professional Development

Applications

University

Assessment

The assessment will be in the form of a written reflective assignment.

Campus

Glenside

Careers/further study

The level 7 module can contribute towards CPD, revalidation and any other Masters level qualification you are undertaking.

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

Course Director

Jessica Parker

E-mail

Jessica7.Parker@uwe.ac.uk

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 donÂ’t hesitate to contact the Module Lead, Jessica Parker (Jessica7.Parker@uwe.ac.uk). 

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.

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.

Study facilities

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Telephone

+44 (0)117 32 81158

Title

20 credit level 7 module