Updated Deteriorating Child Programme

This programme aims to aid practitioners in development of the skills and knowledge required for the assessment, recognition, management and escalation of the unwell or injured infant/child.

• Explain how human factors and non-technical skills can affect the performance of individuals and teams in healthcare.
• Apply a structured approach during the assessent of unwell or injured infants and children.
• Analyse how to recognise illness or injury in paediatrics.
• Plan and provide effective management during paediatric emergencies.
• Instigate prompt escalation summoning appropriate help.

This course uses simulation-based education. Pre-reading has been made available within the course materials to help you prepare for the programme.

Take an interactive 360 virtual tour of the simulation facility to orientate yourself to the facilities.

Apply via the programmes page.