Course Objectives:

On successful completion of the course, the learner will be competent to:

1. Assess the health promotion needs of the critically ill child and her/his family and/or careers
2. Assess the needs of baby and child and family regarding coping mechanisms in times of crisis
3. Assess the impact of multisystem disorders on the physiological condition of the critically ill child.
4. Assess the effects of drug therapy and initiate action according to clinical unit protocol
5. Appraise the diagnostic and monitoring requirements and management necessary to maintain homeostasis in the critically ill child .
6. Critically analyze concepts relating to therapeutic communication suitable for use with an child in crisis
7. Evaluate their own personal skills to identify their learning needs by reflecting upon the management of therapeutic communication with an individual in crisis
8. Appraise the physical, psychological, social and environmental issues that contribute to critical illness utilizing nursing process
9. Recognize signs of stress in self and others and promote the use of appropriate coping strategies
10. Illustrate understanding of the physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioral and spiritual signs of burnout in a critical care setting
11. Complete nursing documentation accurately and in a timely fashion
12. Explore the potential consequences of the disease/condition with the parents of child.
13. Discuss the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs used in the management of the critically ill child parents of child  utilizing appropriate research based evidence
14. Explain the potential requirements and preparation of drug therapy for a critically ill child parents.
15. Interpret diagnostic/monitoring results and communicate their significance and possible consequences to relevant members of the multidisciplinary team
16. Illustrate safe and effective practice in the administration and disposal of drugs used in the care of the critically ill child.
17. Reflect and evaluate their own practice in the application of an appropriate model of nursing
18. Demonstrate management skills in professional practice
19. Analyze the concept of holism applied to pediatrics nursing
20. Analyze professional and legal issues in pediatrics care and apply these to clinical practice
21. Apply the relevant communication skills to help the patient/family/multidisciplinary team.
22. Apply knowledge of patient’s rights in professional clinical practice
23. Apply knowledge of ethical principles in the consideration of ethical dilemmas and their legal implications in clinical practice

Teaching/Learning Strategies:

Lecture, discussion, role play, group work, group presentation, demonstration video and return demonstration