The “Intermediate Care Skills – Paediatric” course has been produced to support clinicians who are already seeing and assessing adult patients but wanting some knowledge around the assessment of children. The course aims to complement the knowledge and skills which clinicians already possess and to develop and support them as they develop their practice into seeing children.
This is a knowledge based course and is not focussed on physical assessment. This course is aimed for those with limited confidence and knowledge of paediatric assessment. It is meant to be a base on which you can develop your practice from, that can go on to be further developed in practice.
Who will benefit:
This three-day course is aimed at Nurse Practitioners, ACPs and AHPs who are wanting to gain an understanding of assessing children in primary care and the community. The course will build upon the assessment skills you already have, helping you adapt to seeing children and teaching on common childhood presentations seen in the community.
Venue:
DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH
Start and finish times:
09:00 – 16:15 each day (breaks are built into the course timetable)
Refreshments:
Light lunch and refreshments provided
Digital access:
Granted following day 1
The course looks at how children present with a variety of conditions, helping the learner understand when they can be managed in the community and when they require onward referral. A wide spectrum of conditions are discussed including:
- Acute respiratory conditions
- Chest pain and faints
- Fever in children
- Abdominal pain
- Rashes and Eczema
- Eye and ENT complaints
- Paediatric Minor Injuries
- Suspicious injuries in children
The course will also support you in understanding the differences in history taking in children, recognising key red flags for different presentations, and understanding some of the challenges face by clinicians undertaking a paediatric examination.
Previous Course Attendees said:
“The course clarified my clinical assessment structure and provided practical tips for managing young patients in the community. I will use everything I learnt on a daily basis in my clinical practice."
“It was a logical approach to a patient’s assessment. It was a friendly and supportive atmosphere, focused on learning."
"Really enjoyed the simulation training. So good to practice in a safe environment with experts and be able to discuss cases relevant to my practice. Thank you all so much!"
Timetable
Please contact us if you have any queries, or if you wish to discuss a bespoke course to fit your specific needs.