Unplanned Care of Acutely Unwell Children and Young People CPD Course
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-04-01 | - |
Program Overview
This part-time, 12-week course enhances the skills of healthcare practitioners caring for acutely ill or injured children and young people. Through a blend of online sessions and self-directed learning, participants develop core competencies in assessment, intervention, and support, while exploring ethical and legal considerations. The course is suitable for registered healthcare practitioners with a degree or equivalent experience, and requires current Basic Life Support certification.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This course provides a stimulating learning opportunity for healthcare practitioners working with acutely ill/injured children or young people. The objective is to advance knowledge and skills, enhancing the effectiveness of their work. It aims to equip students with core competence in caring for children, young people, and their families when acute illness/injury presents. Participants will be challenged to demonstrate approaches to care, assessment, interventions, and support in these situations.
Outline:
- Content:
- Evidence-based and application of a structured approach in the assessment of acutely ill/injured children or young people.
- Effective communication with children, young people, families, and relevant professionals.
- Analysis and discussion of ethical, legal, and professional issues encountered when caring for acutely/ill injured children or young people and their families.
- Sourcing, discussing, and utilizing current evidence-based practices in the unplanned care of acutely ill/injured children and young people.
- Demonstrating competency at a core level for the care of the acutely ill/injured child or young person.
- Structure: The course is delivered using a blend of 3 optional online sessions and online methods, utilizing a combination of directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
- Course Schedule: The course is part-time and runs for 12 weeks starting in April.
Assessment:
The course is assessed through a written assignment.
Teaching:
- Methods: The module is delivered using a blend of 3 optional online sessions and online methods.
- Faculty: The module team provides support for directed and self-directed learning activities.
Other:
- Suitability: This module is suitable for registered healthcare practitioners who work within communities that care for unplanned acutely ill/injured children or young people.
- Entry Requirements: Normally, degree-level study is expected, but exceptions can be made. Contact the university to discuss individual circumstances.
- Basic Life Support: Evidence of current Basic Life Support (adult and child) is required.
- Support Services:
- The Inclusion Centre: Provides advice and support to students with disabilities and specific learning differences.
- Study Skills Support: Offers training and support in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, English language, and information technology.
- Library Support: Provides access to books, eBooks, journals, online reading lists, workshops, and drop-in sessions on searching skills and referencing.
Note:
While the context mentions facilities like Moodle and campus developments, these are broader RGU resources, not specific to this course.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK/EU students: £740 International students: £1,330