Analysing the High Dependency Care (Level 1 & 2 Critical Care) of Children & Young People - Level 6 and 7

The changing nature of healthcare and delivery needs a responsive practitioner able to adapt and lead in the provision of high quality, individualised care.

To this end the module has been designed to equip the practitioner with the necessary evidence based knowledge, skill and expertise to manage the specialist needs of the seriously ill child/young person and their family.

What's covered in the course?

This module is aimed predominantly at Graduate Healthcare Practitioners who care for neonates, children or young people within a high dependency setting which may be located within a ward area (Level 1 Critical care (CC) or a designated High Dependency Unit (Level 2 CC).

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The content of this module is flexible and structured following an ABCDE approach which allows for the provision of core information that can be applied across the varied clinical settings and the different age groups of the children. There will be the opportunity for negotiated content in response to your needs and also current trends in illness and care. Low and high fidelity simulation will be used to explore practice, enhance team working and consolidate knowledge and skills.

You will be actively encouraged to reflect on your current practice, explore the underpinning evidence base and engage in current debates on the delivery of care. You will be required to revise your general anatomy and physiology before attending a week of study. Areas covered will include anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, circulatory, neurological systems alongside practical activities that reflect the underpinning theory and practice of level 1 & 2 critical care settings.

Course structure

This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving We pride ourselves on our blended learning approach that incorporates both classroom and learning activities online via Moodle.

• A whole week of teaching (Theory)
• A final study day which is also the submission date for the assessment
• An alternative clinical experience (Practice)
• Skills passport to be completed