Nursing Interventions for the Child in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU 3)

Program Overview

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Nursing Interventions for the Child in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU 3)

Course Overview

Delivered by Great Ormond Street Hospital Learning Academy (GLA), this 30-credit module follows on from PICU 1 (PCH3804/PCH4804) and PICU 2 (PCH3802/PCH4802), therefore practitioners will utilise the skills and knowledge gained to delve further into the clinical complexities of nursing interventions in paediatric intensive care (PIC). This deepened knowledge will refine their clinical expertise and encourage them to critically reflect upon their practice and that of others. This final Qualified in Specialty module will give opportunities to practitioners to advance their careers within PIC, opening doors to specialised roles, research opportunities and influential contributions to paediatric intensive care practices, therefore improving standards of care for children in PIC.

Teaching

Active learning will allow practitioners to learn via collaboration, cooperation, and peer-based learning. Activities may include interactive lectures, clinical skills demonstration and supervised practice, small group activities, case-based discussions, workshops, practice simulations and tutorials.

Synchronous and asynchronous learning and teaching activities are delivered via a combination of study days and digital strategies at local sites or online using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

Clinical skills development and simulation are delivered in fully equipped, state of the art skills labs using a range of low and high-fidelity learning modalities.

Assessment

The formative assessment will take the form of peer review of a case report.

The summative assessment will require learners to complete a Practice Assessment Document (PAD) and a viva voce.

Teaching Dates

This module may involve a mixture of online and face-to-face days. Face-to-face teaching will be held on or near the Great Ormond Street Hospital site.

Dates: 06/05/2025, 07/05/2025, 10/06/2025, 11/06/2025, 08/07/2025, 09/07/2025

Assessment date: 05/08/2025, 06/08/2025, 07/08/2025

UK Entry Requirements

To undertake this module, you must:

• Be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• Be currently working in a level 3 paediatric intensive care unit and have a minimum of one year post-registration experience in Paediatric Intensive Care.
• Be supported in the workplace to develop skills and assigned a clinical mentor.

Fees and Funding

The fees below refer to the 2024/25 academic year unless otherwise stated.

Part-time learners: £64 per credit*

*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part time study are shown here as a guide.

Learners who withdraw on or after the start date of the module will be liable for the full tuition fees.