
Analysing the High Dependency Care (Level 1 & 2 Critical Care) of Children & Young People - 20 credits - Module
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The changing nature of healthcare and delivery needs a responsive practitioner able to adapt and lead in the provision of high quality, individualised care. To this end the module has been designed to equip the practitioner with the necessary evidence based knowledge, skill and expertise to manage the specialist needs of the seriously ill child/young person and their family.
- Level CPD
- Study mode Short Course
- Location City South
- Award Module
- Start date March 2023
- Fees View course fees
- School School of Nursing and Midwifery
- Faculty Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences
Overview
The changing nature of healthcare and delivery needs a responsive practitioner able to adapt and lead in the provision of high quality, individualised care.
To this end the module has been designed to equip the practitioner with the necessary evidence based knowledge, skill and expertise to manage the specialist needs of the seriously ill child/young person and their family.
What's covered in this course?
This module is aimed predominantly at Graduate Healthcare Practitioners who care for neonates, children or young people within a high dependency setting which may be located within a ward area (Level 1 Critical care (CC) or a designated High Dependency Unit (Level 2 CC).
Why Choose Us?
We are known for ‘transforming students’ with the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed when they graduate. If you choose us you will receive a first class education with a focus on practical skills and professional relevance. So why not invest in your future, increase your employability, learn from the best, earn while you learn and experience our innovative teaching style. We work in partnership with local NHS trusts and we pride ourselves in knowing that there are recognised Professional bodies such as the British Psychological Society accrediting our courses.
The content of this module is flexible and structured following an ABCDE approach which allows for the provision of core information that can be applied across the varied clinical settings and the different age groups of the children. There will be the opportunity for negotiated content in response to your needs and also current trends in illness and care. Low and high fidelity simulation will be used to explore practice, enhance team working and consolidate knowledge and skills.
You will be actively encouraged to reflect on your current practice, explore the underpinning evidence base and engage in current debates on the delivery of care. You will be required to revise your general anatomy and physiology before attending a week of study. Areas covered will include anatomy and physiology of the respiratory, circulatory, neurological systems alongside practical activities that reflect the underpinning theory and practice of level 1 & 2 critical care settings.
Studying with us during the Covid-19 pandemic
The University has put in place measures in response to Covid-19 to allow us to safely deliver our courses. Should the impact of the pandemic continue in future years, any additional or alternative arrangements put in place by the University will be in accordance with the latest government public health advice, health and safety legislation, and the terms and conditions of the student contract.
Fees & How to Apply
UK students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: Module
Starting: Mar 2023
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Short Course
- 3 months
- £756 per 20-credit module
International students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: Module
Starting: Mar 2023
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Short Course
- 3 months
- £756 per 20-credit module
If you're unable to use the online form for any reason, you can complete our PDF application form and equal opportunities PDF form instead. The University reserves the right to increase fees in line with inflation based on the Retail Prices Index or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament up to a maximum of five per cent.
How to apply
Complete the online application form via the link above, including the name of the module you are enrolling onto.
Entry requirements
Level 6: 1st level Registered Nurses working with seriously ill and injured infants and children or caring for infants and children requiring level 1 & 2 care, previous Level 5 Diploma study.
Level 7: 1st level Registered Nurses working with seriously ill and injured infants and children or caring for infants and children requiring level 1 & 2 care, previous Level 6 Degree study.
Course in Depth
Level 6
The changing nature of healthcare and delivery needs a responsive practitioner able to adapt and lead in the provision of high quality, individualised care. To this end, the module has been designed to equip the practitioner with the necessary evidence based knowledge, skill and expertise to recognise and respond to the specialist needs of the seriously ill child / young person and their family. This module is aimed at health care practitioners who care for neonates, children or young people within a high dependency setting which may be located in a ward area (Level 1 Critical Care (CC)) or a designated High Dependency Unit (Level 2 CC).
The content of the module is flexible and structured following an ABCDE approach which allows for the provision of core information that can be applied across the varied clinical settings and the different age groups of the children. There will be the opportunity for negotiated content in response to your needs and also current trends in illness and care. Low and high fidelity simulation will be used to explore practice, enhance team-working and consolidate skills and knowledge. You will be actively encouraged to reflect on your current practice, explore the underpinning evidence base and engage in current debates on the delivery of care.
This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving. A blended learning approach is taken (incorporating both classroom and online activities via Moodle) in line with the university’s learning and teaching strategy. You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feed-forward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team.
Level 7
The changing nature of healthcare and delivery needs a responsive practitioner able to adapt and lead in the provision of high quality, individualised care. To this end, the module has been designed to equip the practitioner with the necessary evidence based knowledge, skill and expertise to recognise and respond to the specialist needs of the seriously ill child / young person and their family. This module is aimed predominantly at Graduate HealthCare Practitioners who care for neonates, children or young people within a high dependency setting which may be located in a ward area (Level 1 Critical Care (CC)) or a designated High Dependency Unit (Level 2 CC).
The content of the module is flexible and structured following an ABCDE approach which allows for the provision of core information that can be applied across the varied clinical settings and the different age groups of the children. There will be the opportunity for negotiated content in response to your needs and also current trends in illness and care. Low and high fidelity simulation will be used to explore practice, enhancing leadership and team-working abilities and consolidate skills and knowledge. You will be actively encouraged to reflect on your current practice, critically evaluate the evidence base that informs it and act as a change agent in the dissemination of new knowledge.
This module aligns with the Professional Practice course philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice-led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving. A blended learning approach is taken (incorporating both classroom and online activities via Moodle) in line with the university’s learning and teaching strategy. You will be encouraged to think critically and share practice experiences with your fellow students, as well as engaging in both directed and self-directed learning activities. You will be an active partner in your own learning and development and in return you will receive regular feedback and feed-forward aimed at developing your academic skills, and have the opportunity to discuss your progress with the module team.
Course structure
This module aligns with the Professional Practice Programme philosophy and is designed to be flexible and practice led. You will have the opportunity to develop skills of enquiry, reflection and problem solving We pride ourselves on our blended learning approach that incorporates both classroom and learning activities online via Moodle.
- A whole week of teaching (Theory)
- A final study day which is also the submission date for the assessment
- An alternative clinical experience (Practice)
- Skills passport to be completed
Employability
The student will demonstrate a systematic approach to the assessment of the child and young person with level 1 and 2 critical care skills. The student will have full access to all online moodle resources and the opportunity to carry out a clinical placement in a level ½ critical care setting.
You will critically analyse the holistic care of the child and young person as well as the current evidence base that frames the care of the child and young person with level 1 and 2 critical care needs.
International
Birmingham City University is a vibrant and multicultural university in the heart of a modern and diverse city. We welcome many international students every year – there are currently students from more than 80 countries among our student community.
The University is conveniently placed, with Birmingham International Airport nearby and first-rate transport connections to London and the rest of the UK.
Our international pages contain a wealth of information for international students who are considering applying to study here, including:
- Explore some of the good reasons why you should study here.
- Find out how to improve your language skills before starting your studies.
- Find all the information relevant to applicants from your country.
- Learn where to find financial support for your studies.
Facilities & Staff
Our Facilities
Our School of Nursing and Midwifery is based at our City South campus in leafy Edgbaston.
We’ve spent £41million expanding our facilities at City South. These facilities offer hands-on practical experience, replicating the spaces you will come across in professional practice.
In a sector where new techniques are constantly being discovered, we work hard to ensure that you learn using the most up-to-date equipment available. Alongside physical spaces such as a mock operating theatre and wards, we also make use of online and virtual technology, such as our virtual ward and virtual case creator.
See more of our skills facilities at City South
Centre for Skills and Simulation
The Centre for Skills and Simulation offers a range of different spaces which replicate situations that you will encounter in practice. These include hospital wards, an operating theatre and a home environment room.
Our mock wards enable you to get a feel of what a ward is really like before you head out for your first placement. The hospital wards can be adapted from low care to high dependency care environment with the necessary monitoring equipment.
The home environment room is the perfect space for teaching communications skills and allows us to simulate a community setting for our students. It is particularly useful for mental health nurses, learning disability nurses and midwives.
Simulation Manikins
We have several Simulation men (SIM men) and simulation babies (SIM babies) which are anatomically correct manikins used for teaching specific techniques such as advanced adult and paediatric life support skills, acute and high dependency clinical skills, first aid and communication skills. The manikins contain software which replicates real symptoms, and can manipulate indicators such as blood pressure, pulse and heart rate for extra realism. SIM man can even ‘talk’ to the students as they are treating him, to add another dimension to learning.
Computer Facilities
The Seacole building has two open-access IT Suites which offer PCs, printers, photocopiers and scanners. There is also an IT Helpdesk for quick and easy help with your computing or internet issues.
Our PCs utilise the latest Intel i5 core technology, all with:
- Fast (unrestricted) internet connectivity
- Ability to save files to USB, DVD & CD
- Microsoft Office software
- Research and statistical software
- Storage space which can be accessed from any PC across the University and from home
Our PCs are also designed to support students who may have difficulties with reading and writing, featuring specialised software with zooming/magnification and screen reading capabilities, which may also be customised for individual student needs.
In addition to desktop PCs, we also offer a laptop loan facility, allowing students to borrow a laptop for up to six hours while on campus.
Our staff
Sophia Kuyateh
Lecturer in Child Health
Sophia Elizabeth Kuyateh is a Child Health Lecturer at Birmingham City University (BCU). She has been in post since March 2015, and thoroughly enjoys her role here at the University. Sophia maintains close links with practice and still works clinically. This enhances her credibility with the students as well as physically keeping her...
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Module Leader
If you have any queries about this course please contact the Module Leader, Sophia Kuyateh on:
- Tel: 0121 331 6034
- Email: Sophia.kuyateh@bcu.ac.uk
Professional Navigators
Our Professional Navigators, Adele Millington and Nicola Clarke, are also on hand to offer guidance and will help you to choose which modules are best for you, taking into account your aims, professional or clinical experience, KSF requirements and your academic achievements.
Call Adele and Nicola on +44 (0)121 331 6162.