Course overview
This course is for registered practitioners to develop their skills in caring for paediatric patients. You enhance your knowledge and skills in history taking, anatomy and physiology of the paediatric patients, physical assessment, and diagnostic reasoning skills. Sessions include both theoretical and practical learning, using case-based scenarios and simulated practice.
Learn about the cardiac system, respiratory system, HEENT (head, eyes, ears, nose and throat), abdominal system, skin and neurological systems.
Course details
What you study
How you are assessed
You are assessed through an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE).
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
You should:
- be a registered healthcare professional (Health and Care Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- have worked as a health professional with children in primary or secondary care for at least two years
- hold evidence of study at Level 6.
