CPD Paediatric Clinical Examination and Minor Illness | Level 7 (Postgraduate)

Course aim To provide an educational package meeting the needs of nurses and other allied professions required to act autonomously within a variety of ambulatory settings, improving the skills and knowledge of said professionals who are the first point of contact for children, young people and their families. Course content System specific sessions on all major body systems and common illnesses related to those systems including: Respiratory Cardiac ENT Genito-urinary / abdomen, Dermatology, Musculo-skeletal, Neurology. Professional development.

All sessions related to NMC code Learning activities include, keynote lectures, Canvas activities, multimedia, group sessions, practical sessions, problem based learning, role-play / scenario training.

Teaching and learning

This module will centre on the major physiological systems, building on prior knowledge and expertise. This will go on to inform greater understanding of the causes and management of common childhood illnesses, their diagnosis and management. Opportunity for facilitated practice of newly acquired skills within the classroom will be provided.

The student will need to practice these skills outside the classroom in their own clinical setting with their clinical mentor.

Entry requirements

Alternative qualifications considered We require that candidates are currently employed and practicing within their professional area. Candidates must be currently working in a clinical role where they are able to examine children. It is advisable for non-children’s trained nurses to complete the RCN Spotting the Sick Child on-line course prior to course attendance.

Undergraduate degree Applicants should hold a BA/BSc (Hons) degree in a relevant subject at a 2:2 level or higher. We also welcome applications from those who can demonstrate appropriate professional registration and/or experience in a relevant clinical specialty. How to apply To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU CPD application form.

You will need to provide details of your qualifications and current employment.

Assessment

A summative clinical OSCE: To demonstrate competence in performing a structured format for physical examination of systems and history taking techniques in children and young people. This is pass/fail competency assessment. Students must achieve 60% in all elements of this assessment (3 clinical OSCE stations) so as to ensure a safe standard of clinical practice.

The competency element is assessed by academics in the clinical area (practice suites). This assessment is essential to determine the student's level of clinical competence within their role of advanced practice. The ultimate goal is to preserve patent safety and enhance quality of that care.

A key element of the preparation for individuals to practice at an advanced level of clinical practice is the formal assessment of achievement of the capabilities, specific to the context of their practice. It is critical to the implementation, acc