Critical care of children and young people (Level 1&2)
Advancing knowledge and skills

Are you a registered healthcare professional with at least 12 months' clinical experience with children and young people requiring critical care? Do you want to challenge and develop your existing knowledge and skills? This innovative module offers:
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The University of Plymouth is the only Higher Education institution to offer this course in the South West, making it a unique module which forms part of the advancing practice pathway in child health.
At the end of this module you will be able to:
At the end of this module you will be able to:
18, 19, 25, 26 May and 1, 2 June 2021.
These dates may be subject to change; please check with the module lead or the Professional Development Unit.
At degree level, this module can be studied as a standalone or count towards our BSc (Hons) Professional Development in Health and Social Care.
At masters level, this module can be studied as a standalone or count towards our MSc Advanced Professional Practice (Nursing and Midwifery Professions).
The University is adhering to
government guidance relating to COVID-secure operation. For this
reason, modules are being delivered in a variety of formats, with much content
delivered online, either in an interactive manner (i.e. requiring participation
at the allotted times), or sometimes in a passive manner (i.e. you may be able
to conduct some of the study outside of the typical taught hours of 09:00–17:00).
Some sessions, particularly clinical assessments, will continue to be delivered face-to-face with appropriate risk-mitigating measures in place. Others may allow you the option of attending face-to-face or synchronously engaging on-line with peers who attend face-to-face.
When you receive confirmation of your enrolment on a module, you will be granted access to our Digital Learning Environment (DLE or Moodle). You should access this prior to the start of your module to determine the teaching format of the module’s sessions.
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
Access to:
Visit our admissions homepage for full details.
To be eligible for these modules you should have a registered nursing qualification and at least 12 months' clinical experience with children/young people who require critical care. Applications will also be considered from health care professionals who are working in predominantly adult clinical settings but who have contact with paediatric patients. Please note that in order to gain academic credits you must be able to meet the learning outcomes of the module.
To gain academic credits towards a degree you must have previously studied at level 5 (i.e. foundation degree or equivalent).
To gain academic credits towards a masters you must have previously studied at level 6 (i.e. degree level).
Each student will be considered and advised individually (where required) by the programme team and Professional Development Unit (PDU). Please contact the programme lead or PDU if you have any queries regarding your situation.
Please see our professional development module fees page.
Funding for this module may be available through your employer. Please contact your education coordinator in the first instance.
Professional Development Unit, Level 4 Rolle Building, University of Plymouth, Drake Circus, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, United Kingdom.
8.30–17.00 (Friday 16.30)