Overview
(The acutely or critically sick or injured child in the District General Hospital. A team response. Department of Health, 2007). Multidisciplinary training for all those who manage acutely unwell or critically injured children.
A full day of simulated practice at managing paediatric emergencies. Work as part of a team alongside your colleagues in our high-fidelity simulation suite - exactly as you do in real life!
Suitable for paediatricians, paediatric nurses, A&E doctors and nurses, recovery nurses, critical care doctors and nurses, anaesthetists and operating department practitioners (ODPs).
Featuring:
- high-fidelity paediatric scenarios commonly encountered in the DGH
- delegates perform in their own roles as part of a multidisciplinary team
- structured debrief on both clinical and human factors, highlighting effective team skills
- SCAMPS is about learning, not assessment.
SCAMPS addresses the Department of Health's recommendation that all personnel involved in the care of the critically sick child in the district general hospital are able to:
- recognise the critically sick or injured child
- initiate appropriate immediate treatment
- work as part of a team
- maintain and enhance skills
- be aware of issues around safeguarding children
- communicate effectively with children and carer
SCAMPS is facilitated by senior paediatric nurses, paediatricians, ODPs and consultant anaesthetists from Broomfield and Southend hospitals.
Course Director: Dr Joseph Hussey.
SCAMPS is approved by the Royal College of Anaesthetists for five CPD credits
Cost
- Anaesthetists, Paediatricians/Doctors, etc. £150 (a number of anaesthetist places on each delivery are funded by Health Education England on a first-come-first-served basis)
- Nurses, ODPs £50
- HEE EoE Anaesthetic ST3 and ST4 Trainees are fully funded to attend SCAMPS. A limited number of places are available on each date; please contact [email protected] for more details.
Who should attend?
Application is for ODP's only through the site. That anaesthetic trainees need to apply through the bridge.
Dates
- 17 June 2025
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.
Fees & funding
Course fees
All delegates
£180
Contact details
Events Team
[email protected]
Entry requirements
Our short course is suitable for ODP’S and HEEEoE Anaesthetic trainees. IF YOU ARE AN ANAESTHETIC TRAINEE, PLEASE TALK TO [email protected] AS YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY VIA THE BRIDGE. DO NOT APPLY VIA THE ARU WEBSITE. Please speak directly with your place of employment regarding the payment. Please note there are limited places for this course and will be on a first serve basis.
