​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
  • 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

This course is primarily for nurses in the Wessex & Thames Valley region. If you would like to attend from outside W&TV, please follow the link below to your preferred course and then contact the course organiser before booking.
Course Dates and Locations

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Completion of the course also includes competency sign off in the Course Workbook. Once you have booked your place on a course, download the workbook by clicking on the image