Paediatric Wound Care

Course code: SNM402
15 credits

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This online module runs in the Spring semester and is worth 15 credits at level 7.

Start date: 12 February 2025

Description

Designed in conjunction with Sheffield Children's Hospital, this module is for qualified healthcare professionals who work in a paediatric setting or with paediatric patients. It is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to provide paediatric wound care in line with current national policy.

The needs of the healthcare system are ever changing and paediatric patients are seen in a variety of settings. You will gain a holistic understanding of the theory and practice of paediatric wound care, to enhance your skills and evidence-based decision-making abilities and confidence in this area. You will critically analyse the wound care that you provide in your clinical setting by identifying how the relevant theories, policy, guidelines and protocols underpin your practice.

Teaching

This module is taught online through the University of Sheffield’s virtual learning environment and will start in February 2025.

You learn through eight online study days that take place every two weeks. In between the study days, you will be expected to gain clinical experience of paediatric wound care management. There will also be self-directed learning to complete before and after study days.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a 20-minute presentation, followed by up to 10 minutes of questions.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this module you must meet the following requirements:

Qualification as a healthcare professional.
Clinical experience of working with paediatric patients.
Reference from current manager in support of your application (upload to application).