Overview
Recognise when an infant, child or young person is acutely ill or potentially seriously unwell. Understand the physiology and pathophysiology of acute paediatric illness. Learn to care for those with high-dependency Level 1 and Level 2 care needs.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for anyone in the interdisciplinary team who wishes to study the assessment of the acutely unwell child and the interventions available for support.
You must be working in a clinical area, caring for unwell children, in order to achieve the clinical competencies required for the module.
Dates
Please note: dates may be subject to change.
Trimester 1: Cambridge - Face to face
- 23, 24 September 2024
- 8 October
- 19 November
Online
- 7 October 2024
- 4, 5, 18 November
Trimester 2: Chelmsford - Face to face
- 20, 21 January 2025
- 4 February
- 18 March
Online
- 3 February 2025
- 3, 4, 17 March
Where you'll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.
We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.
We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.
Where can I study?
Chelmsford
Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.
Cambridge
Our campus is close to the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city.
Fees & funding
Course fees
30 Credits (Level 6) for courses starting in 2024/25
£2,312.50
Funding for CPD
Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.
Contact details
Joanne Outteridge
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CPD Admissions Team
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Entry requirements
This course is suitable for anyone in the interdisciplinary team who wishes to study the assessment of the acutely unwell child and the interventions available for support.
You must be working in a clinical area, caring for unwell children, in order to achieve the clinical competencies required for the module.
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