Aimed at professionals new to the clinical area of paediatric intensive care, this module forms part of a staff induction, preceptorship or development package.
You will develop a sound foundation of knowledge, skills and expertise in paediatric intensive care in order to provide efficient and effective therapeutic care interventions. You will follow a competence-based education framework which will enable you to make independent decisions based on sound clinical skills and evidence.
Emphasis is placed on accurate holistic and family assessment together with the subsequent development and implementation of the appropriate management plans in order to provide efficient and effective therapeutic care interventions. Working with the multi professional team (MPT) to ensure high quality care is a core underpinning of this module.
Content Overview
The module provides a foundation in PICU care. Topics will include:
Award Type 20 Credit, Level 6
Mode of Study
Part-Time
Start Delivered as part of the Health and Social Practice Framework
Sector
Health and Social Care
The module provides a foundation in PICU care. Topics will include ventilation, organ donation, end of life care, renal support, cardiology and family centre care.
This module is only open to staff currently working in a PICU. You will need to demonstrate evidence of previous study at level 5.
Knowledge & Understanding:
Critically analyse aspects of normal and disordered physiology, demonstrate competence for accurate physiological and homeostatic measurements
Critically examine the contribution that recent developments and current research in the management of CYP Critical care can make to the delivery of high quality care.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
Justify the importance and contribution of the multi-disciplinary team to the management of the child and young person in PICU and communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team when caring for infants and their families.
Critically analyse physiological, pathological, psychological, cultural and sociological factors that can influence the holistic management of an individual undergoing PICU care and their families and demonstrate the ability to develop a critical approach to decision making within their role utilising appropriate evidence.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
Demonstrate an understanding of the value base required for effective delivery of care; including themes such as safety, personal dignity, compassion, person centred care, evidence based practice, promotion of individuality, independence, rights and choice.
We encourage you to contact Programme leads for discussion about your individualised award via this email nsapplicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk
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