PGCert ADVANCED PAEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE PRACTICE
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-19 | - |
Program Overview
Develop your skills, knowledge and expertise in delivering contemporary advanced paediatric critical care
This course is designed for healthcare professionals working in acute paediatric and critical care environments, including High Dependency Unit and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and retrieval services. This course will enable the development of advanced skills, knowledge and understanding mapped to FICM ACCP curriculum 2015. The course prepares individuals to move into advanced roles as part of the wider national agenda to modernise the NHS workforce (Health Education England Multiprofessional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England 2017).
This is the only course in the United Kingdom and Europe delivering this level of teaching and training in the clinical setting to this group of trainees in collaboration with London South Bank University. The PgCert is open for international medical and healthcare applicants on a skilled worker visa.
LSBU Nursing & Midwifery graduates are the highest paid amongst all London Modern university graduates, and fifth highest in the UK one year after graduating (DfE LEO data 2022).
The course team at Evelina are experienced intensivists and clinicians with a track record of delivering high-quality postgraduate education.
Program Outline
Year 1
This module is designed to develop the foundations of knowledge, skills and understanding required when assessing the critically unwell child. Conceptualisation and critical thinking skills are developed and linked with in-depth clinical reasoning, to address the presentation, resuscitation, stabilisation and the ongoing management of a critically ill child with specific conditions.
This module will consolidate an individual’s knowledge and skills in order to apply it to complex paediatric critical care clinical situations. The focus is upon complex clinical reasoning, generation of hypotheses, appropriate differential diagnosis, prioritised decision making and the initiation of relevant treatment plan. This can be applied across the context of Paediatric Intensive Care and Retrieval Medicine. Students must have successfully completed the Foundations in Advanced Paediatric Critical Care module prior to the commencement of this module.
The purpose of this module is to consolidate and extend students' knowledge of research approaches and methods and enhance their ability to be critical users of research evidence and application of research findings to practice. The module examines philosophical and theoretical perspectives underpinning research in practice. It will build on existing knowledge to build a critical understanding of the research process, research designs, data collection and analysis and knowledge translation. The module will develop practical skills for identifying, critical reviewing and synthesising research evidence relevant to professional practice by gaining an understanding of gaps in evidence and where further research is needed. It will also explore co production in research.
London South Bank University
Overview:
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university located in London, England. It is known for its practical and career-focused courses, strong industry links, and commitment to social mobility.
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Student Life and Campus Experience:
LSBU offers a vibrant student life with a strong Students' Union, various clubs and societies, and opportunities to engage in social activities. The university has a diverse student body, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. Students can expect a supportive learning environment with access to various student support services.
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High Employability:
LSBU graduates are among the highest paid on average amongst all London Modern universities.Strong Industry Links:
The university has strong partnerships with industry leaders, providing students with practical experience and networking opportunities.Location:
LSBU's location in London offers students access to the city's rich culture, history, and diverse communities.Social Mobility:
LSBU is ranked 3rd in the world for reducing inequalities, demonstrating its commitment to providing access to higher education for all.Academic Programs:
LSBU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
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LSBU has a strong commitment to research and innovation, with several research centers and groups focusing on various areas of study. The university also offers a range of facilities, including state-of-the-art laboratories, libraries, and student support services.
The entry requirements have been set based upon the standard benchmarked by Health Education England (HEE) and the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM). The scope and requirements to fulfil the role of an Advanced Paediatric Critical Care Practitioner includes a high degree of autonomy and complex decision making from the outset. It is necessary that the individual has the scope and ability to meet the demands of the course.
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to be a qualified Health Care professional with current Professional Statutory Regulatory Body within the country which they are practicing. Applicants must have a skilled worker visa which allow individuals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa. This visa permits study at HEI. Students undertaking these modules would therefore fall under this category They must also meet the international entry requirements accepted by the University and meet the English language qualifications needed to study at LSBUEnglish language requirements
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Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing Service 6.5 (with no component below 5.5), subject to course. Check course entries in our Course Finder for specific information. |
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TOEFL iBT Overall score: 90 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20 |
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Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Overall score: 60 ( minimum score required in each skill area is 51) |
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Cambridge English:
Overall score: 180 (with no score below 162) |
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LanguageCert SELT or International ESOL (IESOL) Exam
High Pass Minimum score required in each skill area is 33* (*For C2 Mastery, min score for Listening is 25) |
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