Common Childhood Conditions

Common Childhood Conditions

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Description

Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 15 January 2014; 10:00 - 12:30 hours (and then online)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

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Module delivery dates

Lancaster - 15 January 2014; 10:00 - 12:30 hours (and then online)

You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.

Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.

Why study with us?

The module will enhance the ability of health care providers to meet the health care needs of children presenting with common childhood illnesses.

Finance

If you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.

What can this course lead to? You could apply to transfer this module into a University Advanced Diploma (UAD) Practice Development: Paediatric Practice, which is a 60 credit award at level 6.

You can also apply to transfer this module into one of our top-up degree programmes in BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice or BSc (Hons) Practice Development. Resources and facilities We are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent. Entry requirements

Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.

More information about levels and credits.

Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteria To be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
Modules

HMFG6006 Common Childhood Conditions (20 credits at level 6)

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Discuss the assessment of common childhood illnesses and your potential differential diagnoses
  • Critically examine your own professional role in contributing to the promotion of health and wellbeing of these children and their families
  • Discuss the management of common childhood illnesses
  • Discuss the involvement of the family in the care of the child
  • Critically reflect upon the rights of the child when they are a patient
Indicative core bibliography

Barnes, K. (2003) Paediatrics: A Clinical Guide for Nurse Practitioners, Oxford, Butterworth Heinemann

Berk, L.E. (2008) Child Development. 8th edn. Salisbury: Pearson Education.

BMA /Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, BNF for Children 2010-2012 BMJ Publishing Group

Brykczynska, G. and Simons, J. (2011) Ethical and Philosophical Aspects of Nursing Children and Young People. Oxford: Wiley-Blackwell

Cameron, P et. Al (2011) Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine (2nd ed.), Philadelphia, Churchill Livingstone

Candy, D. Davies G Ross E (2006) Clinical Paediatrics and Child Health, Edinburgh, Elsevier

Corkin, D., Clarke, S. & Liggett, L. (eds) (2012) Care Planning in Children and Young People’s Nursing. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell

Duderstadt,K (2006) Pediatric Physical Examination: An Illustrated Handbook. St Louis, Mosby

Engel J (2006) Pediatric Assessment (5th Ed) St Louis Mosby

Glasper, A., Aylott, M. & Battrick, C. (eds) (2010) Developing Practical Skills for Nursing Children and Young People. London: Hodder Arnold

Goldbloom, R (2010) Pediatric Clinical Skills: (4th ed.) Edinburgh, Saunders

Hay, W., Levin, M.J., Deterding, R.R.& Sondheimer, J.M. (2008) (19thed.) Current Pediatric Diagnosis and Treatment New York; Lange/ McGraw Hill

Hendrick, J. (2010) Law and Ethics in Children’s Nursing Oxford: Wiley Blackwell

Miall, L., Rudolf, M., Levene, M. (2007) Paediatrics at a Glance. Oxford Butterworth Science

Snelson, E. (2011) The Essential Clinical Handbook for Common Paediatric Cases. London: BPP Learning Media

Twycross, A., Dowden, S. & Bruce, L. (eds) (2009) Managing Pain in Children: A Clinical Guide. Oxford: Wiley Blackwell

www.nice.org.uk

www.patient.co.uk

www.sign.ac.uk

www.spottingthesickchild.com

Course summary

Recognising the ill child/ the febrile child; Common childhood infectious diseases (e.g. measles, chickenpox); Dermatological presentations (eczema, cradle cap, dermatitis); Respiratory and ENT conditions (e.g. bronchiolitis, URTIs, otitis media); Minor trauma (fractures, head injuries, shock); Gastrointestinal disorders; Sexual health; Mental health and behavioural problems (self harming, eating disorders, non-compliance); Legal issues and Legislation; family centred care; Autistic spectrum disorders, developmental delay.

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