The Injured and the Sick Child

A two-day course that is perfect for any professional who requires the knowledge and skills to deal with an injured or sick child. It offers a range of strategies, clinical skills and current evidence based knowledge to improve confidence in caring and treating children. Aimed at nurses working in Walk-In Centres, Urgent Care Centres, Minor Injury Units, Primary Care, General Practice, Schools and Accident & Emergency. The course will also appeal to pharmacists and allied professionals.

"A fantastic insight into caring for children in the practice area - the course was interesting and presented professionally."

"Excellent 2 day course, would recommend for those in both primary & secondary care who work with children."

"Excellent course - really enjoyed it!"

Past course delegates

The Injured Child:

• Professional issues
• Normal development and growth
• History taking and documentation
• Childrens pain management
• Upper limb anatomy and examination
• Common upper limb injuries
• Lower limb anatomy and examination
• The limping Child
• Head injuries
• Wound management and burns
• Child Protection issues
• Ear, nose and throat presentations

The Sick Child:

• Recognition of the sick child
• Physical examination skills relevant to age
• Play and distraction
• Respiratory problems
• Febrile illness and fitting
• Rash recognition and skin conditions
• Diarrhoea and vomiting and gastro-intestinal pain
• Presenting conditions of: Pyrexia; Headache
• Mouth and dental problems
• Record keeping
• Legal and professional responsibility

• To introduce the normal child, development and growth. Explore current issues in caring for children. Provide knowledge related to common injuries and illnesses seen in children.

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