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Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses
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Learn paediatric nursing, child health, common childhood illnesses, infection control, child development, and basic healthcare support skills.
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Overview
Paediatric nursing focuses on the care, health, and wellbeing of infants, children, and adolescents. This comprehensive Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding needed to support children’s healthcare needs, recognise common illnesses, and understand basic nursing care principles in a paediatric setting.
Caring for children requires specialised knowledge, patience, and attention to developmental differences. This course covers paediatric nursing fundamentals, child development stages, vital signs monitoring, infection control, common childhood illnesses, fever management, respiratory conditions, digestive issues, dehydration, skin conditions, vaccination awareness, medication safety basics, emergency care awareness, child communication techniques, safeguarding, and family-centred care. You will learn how healthcare professionals identify symptoms, provide supportive care, and respond appropriately to common health concerns in children.
This course is valuable for individuals interested in nursing, healthcare support, childcare, and medical assistant roles. Whether you are preparing for a healthcare career or seeking to understand children’s health needs, this course provides a strong foundation in paediatric care and common childhood illnesses.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand principles of paediatric nursing care
- Learn child development and health monitoring basics
- Recognise common childhood illnesses and symptoms
- Understand fever, infections, and respiratory conditions
- Learn hydration, nutrition, and wellbeing support
- Understand medication safety awareness in children
Why choose this course
- Affordable, Accessible, informative and well-structured study materials
- Earn a globally recognised accredited qualification
- Study in your own time, at your own pace, through any device
- Benefit from feedback through mock exams and multiple-choice assessments
- Excellent career advancement/career switch opportunities
- Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams
Certification
Certificate of Achievement
After the successful completion of the final assessment, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate of achievement. The PDF certificate is for 9.99, and it will be sent to you immediately after through e-mail. You can get the hard copy for 15.99, which will reach your doorsteps by post.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Learners of all backgrounds can enrol. An interest in healthcare, nursing, or childcare will be beneficial.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for individuals interested in childcare and early years support, including:
- Nursing Students
- Childcare Workers
- Medical Support Staff
- Family Support Workers
- Care Assistants
Career Paths
This course can support progression into roles and opportunities such as:
- Healthcare Assistant
- Paediatric Support Worker
- Nursing Assistant
- Childcare Health Support Worker
- Medical Receptionist
- Community Health Support Worker
Course Curriculum
| Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses - Updated Version | |||
| Aim of First Aid and the First Steps | 00:17:00 | ||
| Resuscitation (CPR) | 00:15:00 | ||
| Secondary Assessment, The Recovery Position And Shock | 00:16:00 | ||
| Head and Eye Injuries, Fractures, and Amputation | 00:23:00 | ||
| Choking, Wounds, Bleeding & Burns | 00:16:00 | ||
| Secondary Conditions and Reactions I | 00:21:00 | ||
| Secondary Conditions and Reactions II | 00:17:00 | ||
| Chronic Conditions | 00:24:00 | ||
| Medical Emergencies – Poisoning, Smoke inhalation, Hypothermia, Elect | 00:17:00 | ||
| Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses - Old Version | |||
| Introduction to Paediatric First Aid | |||
| Module 1: Introduction | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Role and Responsibilities of First Aiders | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 3: First Aid Kits | 00:15:00 | ||
| Initial Assessment and Assistance | |||
| Module 4: Initial Assessment and Treatment | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 5: Illness and Injury | 00:30:00 | ||
| Common Childhood Illnesses | |||
| Module 6: Common Illnesses | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 7: Anaphylaxis | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 8: Asthma Attack | 01:00:00 | ||
| Module 9: Eczema in Babies and Children | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 10: Seizures in Children Treatment | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 11: CPR | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 12: Poisoning | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 13: Heat Stroke | 00:20:00 | ||
| Common Injuries and Incidents | |||
| Module 14: Common Accidents and Emergencies | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 15: First Aid for Minor Burns | 00:45:00 | ||
| Module 16: Febrile Seizure | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 17: Choking | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 18: Bleeding | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 19: Bites, Stings and Scratches | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 20: Fractures | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 21: Head Injuries | 00:25:00 | ||
| First Aid for Unresponsiveness and Injury | |||
| Module 22: Unresponsive and Breathing Child | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 23: Unresponsive and Not Breathing Child | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 24: Unresponsive and Breathing Baby | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 25: Unresponsive and Not Breathing Baby | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 26: First-Aid Tips for Common Kid Injuries | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 27: Eye Injuries | 00:15:00 | ||
| First Aid for Illness and Incidents | |||
| Module 28: Fever in Children | 00:45:00 | ||
| Module 29: First Aid for Incidents | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 30: Drowning | 00:15:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Paediatric Nursing and Common Childhood Illnesses | 00:20:00 | ||
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Frequently asked questions
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It is a course that teaches child healthcare basics, nursing principles, and how to recognise and support common childhood illnesses.
You will learn child health monitoring, common illnesses, infection control, fever management, and basic paediatric care principles.
The course is suitable for nursing students, healthcare assistants, childcare workers, and anyone interested in child health.
No. The course is suitable for beginners and those entering healthcare-related fields.
Yes. It includes respiratory, digestive, skin, and fever-related conditions.
Yes. You will learn basic paediatric nursing concepts and care practices.
No. Becoming a qualified nurse requires formal accredited nursing education and clinical training.
You will develop healthcare awareness, observation, communication, and basic child care support skills.
Yes. Hygiene and infection prevention are important parts of the course.
Yes. It provides foundational knowledge for entry-level healthcare and support roles.