Practice assessment: - Completion of the practice assessment document and the ongoing record of achievement for this part (LO 1 & 3)
LO 1 is a Pass/Fail
LO 2+ 3 Episode of care X 2 -The practice assessor will assess the student completing two episodes of care in practice as directed by the practice assessment document
LO 4 Completion of written reflection. This will cover one theme from any of the platform 4,5 or 6 -
Platform 4. Providing and evaluating care
Platform 5. Leading and Managing Nursing Care and Working in Teams Platform 6. Improving safety and quality of care

Statutory and mandatory training (BLS, Moving & Handling)
Information Governance update and Infection Prevention and Control I (level two) Difficult conversations - Breaking bad news, responding to distress, using a family centred approach
Therapeutic interventions, identify needs, evidence-based assessments, care planning and shared goals in collaboration with the child, young person, family and multi-disciplinary team
Considering capacity and principles of informed consent in family centred care

Deteriorating Patient using a whole-body systems assessment, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, and cardiovascular skin status
Robust history taking, monitoring, recording, and interpreting vital signs, recognising signs and symptoms of the deterioration and sepsis, escalation procedures and requesting additional investigations

Infusion pumps and monitoring devices
Signs of abuse in children and young people, including escalation procedures Wound care, assessing skin integrity,
Cannulation, Intravenous fluids, venepuncture
Bladder, bowel care and management – Catheterisation and Manual evacuation Respiratory care and airway management
Medicines management, administration, prescribing errors, adverse drug, reactions and impact of Polypharmacy over counter medication usage
Placement preparation and evaluation Numeracy and paediatric drug calculations Care of the dying child and young person
Acute and chronic pain management in children and young people with complex care needs The concept of spirituality and spiritual care using a patient and family centred approach Skills consolidation, coordinating care, leading and managing nursing care to improve safety and quality using a collaborative team approach
Complex care - Including emotional, physical, psychological and social needs of the child, young person and family.
Play therapy, distraction and diversion strategies, positive behaviour and support approaches, motivational interview techniques, cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, de-escalation strategies and techniques, solution focused therapies and talking therapies End of life care
Advanced Life Support awareness – Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Communication skills

1) Demonstrate achievement of the required
proficiencies for this part to fulfil the outcomes in clinical practice according to the professional governing body (NMC).
Learning

2) Reflexively and with critical argument demonstrate the learning that has occurred through the interface of practice.
Reflection
Analysis

3) Using systematic knowledge of the evidence, develop a set of skills appropriate to your level of training and the needs of the patient group in your field of practice.
Knowledge and Understanding
Application
Problem Solving

4) Critically evaluate and articulate professional and ethical values relevant to your field.
Knowledge, Application and Problem Solving
Analysis
Communication

Blended learning
Use of clinical simulation suite and facilities Lead lectures
Group work Independent Learning

Additional study support is available from our Academic Skills team, who can help you with:

•Study skills (including reading, note-taking, presentation skills) •Written English (including
punctuation, grammar)

•Academic writing (including how to reference)

•Research skills

•Critical thinking

•Revision, and assessment skills (including time management). Additional needs support: If you have additional needs such as dyslexia or a sensory impairment, then our Accessibility Services are here to help

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