Prehospital Paediatric Care online short course
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.
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online
It will take a total of 16 weeks
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
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.
Integrate evidence-based care practices
Access, interpret, and apply current clinical literature and multimedia resources to strengthen paediatric care practice.
What You're Signing Up For
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)
What you need to know first
Intended for prehospital emergency health professionals (intensive care paramedics, paramedics, EMTs)
Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine or Authority to Practice in relevant profession
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