Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course at AUT | Compare NZ Courses with Nexties

/health-studies

Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course

Name: Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course
Availability: InStock

Health Studies

A course by

AUT

An online short course designed for paramedics and emergency health professionals to refresh and update knowledge in paediatric care within the prehospital setting.

$ENQUIRE

Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing

Apply now

Ask a question

Core skills this course teaches

Update paediatric prehospital assessment and management

Apply the latest knowledge and techniques in assessing and caring for paediatric patients in the prehospital emergency context.

Address core paediatric emergencies

Enhance competency in managing common paediatric emergencies including respiratory, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, haemodynamic, and neurological problems.

About This Course

The Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course is designed to refresh your knowledge and practice in paediatric care within the prehospital setting. Delivered 100% online by AUT's Paramedicine team in conjunction with industry, it provides multimedia modules and resources on topics such as paediatric assessment, respiratory issues, resuscitation, cardiology, and more. The course culminates in a compulsory formative MCQ quiz, requiring an 80% pass mark. It is aimed at health professionals working in prehospital emergency care, such as paramedics and intensive care paramedics, particularly those who wish to maintain or refresh their clinical skills.

Course Content

General Considerations of Paediatric assessment

Paediatric Respiratory Issues

Paediatric Gastrointestinal Issues

Paediatric Resuscitation and Cardiology

Paediatric Haemodynamic Issues

Paediatric Neurology

Formative MCQ quiz (80% pass mark required)

Entry Requirements

Intended for prehospital emergency health professionals (intensive care paramedics, paramedics, EMTs)

Build towards these roles

Enhanced skills for paramedics and emergency medical techniciansMaintained or renewed Authority to Practice for prehospital practitioners

Build skills in these industries

HealthEmergency ServicesAmbulance/Paramedicine

Find your next with Nexties FutureMix

FutureMix is an AI powered space built to help you explore yourself, your interests, and the paths that fit you best. It's quick, personal, and designed to make discovery feel like a real conversation about your future.