Caring for the Unwell or Injured Child presenting to the Acute, Urgent or Emergency Care Setting Module

Learning outcomes at level 6:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the stages of child development and aetiology of common childhood conditions
• Apply a systematic and structured approach to the assessment of the unwell or injured child including and demonstrating the skills to initiate the appropriate treatment or referral.
• Identify appropriate and apply rapid assessment tools when caring for the unwell or injured child that support the escalation process to manage the unwell or injured child. 

Learning outcomes at level 7:

• Demonstrate a critical understanding of the stages of child development and in depth knowledge of the aetiology of common childhood conditions
• Critique and apply a systematic and structured approach to the assessment of the unwell or injured child, demonstrating in depth knowledge and skills to initiate the appropriate treatment or referral.
• Apply and critically evaluate rapid assessment tools in paediatrics that support the escalation process to manage the unwell or injured child

Indicative Module Content:

• Child development
• Common illness/ presentations
• Assessment of the acutely ill/injured child including assessment tools
• Pain management
• Play and distraction
• PILS/ Newborn life support
• SUDIC and bereavement
• Major trauma management
• Safeguarding
• Mental health issues in children