School of Nursing and Midwifery

This is a 45 credit level 3(6) undergraduate practice focused paediatric critical care module, which is achieved in the main through working within the practitioner's clinical area. In the context of this module 'critically ill' is used to refer to children requiring, or potentially requiring high dependency or intensive care, whether medically, surgically or trauma related (PICS 2010). The module aims to provide and facilitate learning that is responsive, flexible and relevant to current health care needs in paediatric critical care. The module will be delivered using a blended learning approach, and will require the practitioner to achieve clinical competencies in practice, supported by key theoretical sessions and online activities. This will enable the practitioner to consolidate and progress their knowledge and skills within paediatric critical care and encourage practitioners to apply critical thought and up to date evidence to their speciality. The module includes assessments of clinical competence, an oral presentation and a written case study.

To develop knowledge, skills and professional attitudes that facilitate the practitioner's ability to plan, deliver, analyse and evaluate the care of critically ill children and their families, at varying levels of dependency.

To critically examine the role and responsibilities associated with the physiological, psychological and social care needs of critically ill children, utilising reflective practice to deliver safe and effective evidence based care.

Registered Children's Nurse/ Allied Healthcare Professionals working within Paediatrics
Recent, relevant HDU/PIC experience (within last 2 years)

This is a 45 credit level 3(6) undergraduate practice focused paediatric critical care module, which is achieved in the main through working within the practitioner's clinical area. In the context of this module 'critically ill' is used to refer to children requiring, or potentially requiring high dependency or intensive care, whether medically, surgically or trauma related (PICS 2010). The module aims to provide and facilitate learning that is responsive, flexible and relevant to current health care needs in paediatric critical care. The module will be delivered using a blended learning approach, and will require the practitioner to achieve clinical competencies in practice, supported by key theoretical sessions and online activities. This will enable the practitioner to consolidate and progress their knowledge and skills within paediatric critical care and encourage practitioners to apply critical thought and up to date evidence to their speciality. The module includes assessments of clinical competence, an oral presentation and a written case study.

01: Presentation weighted 50%
Presentation
A 15 minute presentation critically evaluating the literature on a topic area integral to practice focused paediatric critical care (eg ventilation, pain, nutrition). Supplemented by a 500 ( +/- 5%) word supporting paper which will provide a brief synopsis and outline the evidence base for the presentation.

02: Case Study weighted 50%
Critical analysis and reflection on clinical practice
3000 words ( +/- 5%) . A written case study based on an actual child or young person within the paediatric critical care environment agreed by the student and his/her mentor. Reasons for admission to critical care environment, full holistic assessment, demonstration of evidence based knowledge, identified health care interventions with rationale supporting the care provided, consideration of legal and ethical issues and demonstration of skills of critical analysis.

03: Practice Based Assessment
Clinical Practice Assessment of Competence Document
Satisfactory completion of the identified competencies within the assessment of practice document. Practice agreement form at back of document signed by mentor.