This module will enable you to critically analyse, evaluate and reflect upon your ability to recognise and manage the health care needs of acutely unwell children.
This module is for both adult and paediatric trained health care professionals. You will need to be treating/attending to children as part of your practice.
You will need to complete an induction prior to commencement of your first module. We have a comprehensive online induction package to welcome you to both the University and your programme of study.
Course outline
Course summary
This module will focus on developing the following knowledge and skills:
- Assessment of child health and development utilising consultation models
- Identification of serious illness and red flags
- Appropriate use and value of diagnostic tools and investigations
- Management of acute conditions including sepsis, respiratory and cardiovascular disease
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Critically analyse and evaluate the development of knowledge and understanding of acute presentations in paediatrics including red flag diagnoses and red flag symptoms
- Critically analyse and evaluate the health assessment of the acutely ill child at different stages of development, adapting health assessment techniques to the age of the child
- Critically evaluate appropriate early warning tools and investigations which will assist the diagnostic process
- Critically analyse, evaluate and reflect on the management of critically ill or seriously ill or emergency cases in childhood
- Critically analyse, evaluate and reflect upon the application of the knowledge and understanding gained to practice
Modules
Programme Specification
Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods
Full details are available in the programme specification.
Timetables
The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.
Entry requirements
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Entry Requirements
Suitable for Advanced Clinical Practitioners / Clinical Nurse Specialists working in all areas of children's (diagnostic) care.
You must be seeing children in your clinical practice on a regular basis and have studied successfully at level 6.
Application information
The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
Student finance
We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.
Student FinanceAdditional costs
All students will need to purchase stationery, course books and personal equipment. Extra costs may also be applicable to cover field trips, membership fees etc.
Resources and facilities
We are amongst the UK's leading health departments and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
