Learning Outcomes:
Successful completion will enable the student to:
● Apply knowledge of developmental physiology to autonomously care for the child with critical care needs.
● Demonstrate a capacity, through comprehensive health assessment and application of knowledge, to care for children and young people receiving advanced respiratory and multi-system support and interventions.
● Critically evaluate the impact of medical interventions and technology on the psycho-social well-being of children and their families.
● Develop a variety of communication and negotiation skills to promote and establish effective relationships with children, their families and the multi-professional healthcare team.
● Identify and critically evaluate relevant research, including national and international guidelines, to promote evidence-based practice within the multi-professional team and critical care setting.
Indicative Module Content:
This module is designed to promote an understanding of fundamental concepts in the care of critically ill children and their families. The student will engage with the theory, scientific principles and research underpinning practice, to enable them to make informed decisions and deliver quality care that promotes confidence and competence in practice.