The brand new Paediatric minor injury course is aimed to deliver an interactive and enjoyable programme that provides students with specialised training and knowledge to effectively assess, manage and treat the child and young person presenting with a minor injury. 

The overall goal of the paediatric minor injury course is to equip the healthcare professional with the necessary skill and confidence to provide safe and effective child friendly care for infants and children who present with minor injuries. 

Candidates will be expected to complete an online anatomy and physiology pre-course quiz that will provide a foundation for the face to face sessions. 

Over the two days candidates can expect Paediatric specific practical and Sim sessions covering: the history and assessment of a minor injury, sports injuries, head injuries, wound care, x-ray interpretation and the management of the patient presenting with atraumatic limb pain. 

Who will benefit:

  • Clinicians who are new to paediatrics with an adult background
  • GP Trainees
  • Practice nurses
  • Nurses working in walk-in centre, urgent care unit or DGHs

Venue:

DREEAM, A Floor, West Block, QMC Campus, Derby Road, Nottingham. NG7 2UH

Start and finish times:

Registration: 08:00 | Start time: 08:30 |  Finish time: 16:30 (breaks built into the course timetable)

Refreshments:

Light lunch and refreshments provided

Online Access:

6 weeks prior to face to face delivery

What you'll learn:

•    Understand the paediatric anatomy and physiology
•    History, assessment and management of patients presenting with a minor injury
•    Limb x-ray interpretation
•    Management of atraumatic limb pain
•    Communication and patient engagement
•    Decision making and referral

Previous Course Attendees said:

“Really great two days, helpful friendly facilitators, very knowledgeable, enjoyed interactive sessions and Kahoot and use of pathways which are well presented” 

“Interactive and thought-provoking training, excellent” 

“Really enjoyed this course, thank you” 

“Great informative course which has improved my knowledge and confidence” 

“Course was so helpful and made me more confident with knees and hips"

Timetable

Waiting List

To secure your spot and be among the first to know when registration opens, sign up to our waiting list here.

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