Paediatric Critical Care Nursing Competencies
The Paediatric Critical Care Nursing Competencies have been developed from the RCPCH Time To Move On document and the recognition that paediatric critical care needs to be effectively provided in the ward environment, as well as in designated areas or hospitals. This two day course will provide nursing staff with knowledge of the physiology of acute illness in children, the use of respiratory support, interpretation of investigations and much more related to the care of critically unwell patients.
Who is the course suitable for?
Any nurse who cares for paediatric inpatients and high care patients.
Course aims and learning outcomes
Course duration and Standardised Regional Programme
Two day course covering a range of topics, including:
Please note: Due to the current situation with Covid-19, places are limited due to room capacity however the course structure and content is unchanged. We hope to be able to open more places if/when government/Trust guidance relaxes, so please add your name to the waiting list if the course is already full and we will contact you if places become available. Places on the course may be cancelled at short notice if there are changes to government/Trust guidance.
This course is primarily for nurses in the Wessex & Thames Valley region.
The Paediatric Critical Care Nursing Competencies have been developed from the RCPCH Time To Move On document and the recognition that paediatric critical care needs to be effectively provided in the ward environment, as well as in designated areas or hospitals. This two day course will provide nursing staff with knowledge of the physiology of acute illness in children, the use of respiratory support, interpretation of investigations and much more related to the care of critically unwell patients.
Who is the course suitable for?
Any nurse who cares for paediatric inpatients and high care patients.
Course aims and learning outcomes
- Revision of basic and acute physiology
- Management of common acute conditions
- Use of respiratory support
- How to help PICU when they come to retrieve a patient
- Interpretation of investigations such as CXR and blood gasses
- Understanding the human factor issues surrounding high acute care
Course duration and Standardised Regional Programme
Two day course covering a range of topics, including:
- Respiratory physiology
- Chest X-Ray Interpretation
- Use of High Flow Oxygen Systems
- Non-Invasive Ventilation
- Tracheostomies
- Chest Drains
- Blood Gasses Human Factors Training
- Cardiac Physiology
- Arrhythmias
- DKA
- Fluid Management
- Raised ICP
- Neurological Assessments
- Status Epilepticus
- Paediatric Surgical Problems
Please note: Due to the current situation with Covid-19, places are limited due to room capacity however the course structure and content is unchanged. We hope to be able to open more places if/when government/Trust guidance relaxes, so please add your name to the waiting list if the course is already full and we will contact you if places become available. Places on the course may be cancelled at short notice if there are changes to government/Trust guidance.
This course is primarily for nurses in the Wessex & Thames Valley region.
Course Dates and Locations
23rd & 24th September 2021
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Book your place
23rd & 24th September 2021
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Book your place
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PIER ContactGeneral Enquiries: admin@piernetwork.org Southampton Children's Hospital Tremona Road, Southampton Hampshire, SO16 6YD |
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