Foundation Skills in Paediatrics (134UHB)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectF2 Regional Teaching
DescriptionHelping Foundation Doctors gain confidence in assessing and caring for children.
VenueBristol Medical Simulation Centre, UH Bristol Education Centre, Bristol  View details
Date & timeTuesday 19 November 2019, 08:00 to 12:30
LecturerDr Katherine Pass  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Foundation Year 2

Course styleHands-on
CateringRefreshments
Core topicNot a core topic
CPD hours4:00
CostNo charge
Aims

Aims:

1. To provide FY2s with systems-based (breathing/circulation/disability) knowledge of common pathologies unwell children may present with, including important factors to consider in how a child's presentation may differ from an adult's.

2. To provide a safe opportunity for FY2s to assess an 'unwell child' using a systems-based (breathing/circulation/disability) approach, with a focus on early recognition.

3. To deepen FY2s' understanding of the importance of good communication in relation to communicating with parents and escalation of care to senior clinicians.

4. To discuss the importance of safeguarding children and young people and FY2s' role in this.

Objectives

These are slightly variable for each simulation scenario, but overall the themes are:

1. Effective history taking/communication of concern about child to parent(s)

2. A – E assessment of child – including basic interventions (oxygen/fluid bolus/antibiotic prescribing)

3. Early recognition of unwell child, with reference to relevant system (B-D)

4. Escalation of concern/child's care to to senior(s)/specialist team – using structured SBAR format

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Learning outcomes

This course links with the following Foundation Professional Capabilities (FPCs):

1, 2, 4,6 ,7 ,8, 9, 11, 12, 18, 19