Orientation to Clinical Training, Paediatric Nursing (1cr)

Objectives (course unit)

The Student
- is able to observe and assess the child's basic vital signs and general state of health;
- obtains professional skills to meet the child and the family;
- is able to administer safe medication and fluid therapy for the child;
- is able to use evidence-based practice in paediatric care;
- is able to start CPR.

Content (course unit)

- observation of child's condition
- paediatric nursing
- administration of medication and fluid therapy in paediatric nursing
- CPR for children of different ages

Prerequisites (course unit)

30 ects of initial stage studies must be completed before entering the middle stage studies.
Theory of Paediatric Nursing

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in workshop and simulation and 100% attendance. Preparatory tasks must be completed before the workshop. Workshop attendance prior to simulation is mandatory.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Independent preparatory tasks, workshop, simulation

Student workload

27 hours: including mandatory Orientation 5 August, preparatory tasks, workshop before simulation, simulation.

Completion alternatives

none

Further information

Mandatory Orientation 5 August, preparatory tasks must be completed before workshop. Workshop attendance is mandatory before simulation.