Paediatric Emergencies
- Course Duration2 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 199 GBP
Course Overview
The Paediatric Emergencies course equips healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to manage critical conditions in children. From airway obstruction and trauma to seizures, sepsis, and safeguarding concerns, the course prepares learners to act swiftly, safely, and effectively in high-pressure situations. With a focus on clinical decision-making, structured assessment, and emergency protocols, this program is ideal for professionals working in emergency departments, urgent care, primary care, or paediatric services.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of common paediatric emergencies, triage systems, and emergency department preparedness for children.
- Paediatric assessment triangle, primary and secondary surveys, vital signs interpretation, and triage categorisation.
- Management of upper and lower airway obstruction, asthma exacerbation, bronchiolitis, croup, and respiratory failure.
- Types of shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic), recognition, fluid resuscitation, and management protocols.
- Seizure management (febrile, status epilepticus), raised intracranial pressure, meningitis, and head injuries.
6 Hours
- Principles of paediatric trauma care, cervical spine immobilisation, fractures, burns, and child abuse considerations.
- Hypoglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, electrolyte imbalances, and adrenal crisis management in children.
- Common poisonings in children, decontamination methods, antidotes, and supportive care.
- Recognition and management of sepsis, anaphylaxis, and severe infections requiring urgent intervention.
- Handling mental health crises, suicide risk, safeguarding concerns, and communication with family and child protection teams.
Skills Covered
- • Emergency triage and structured paediatric assessment
- • Airway, breathing, and circulation stabilisation techniques
- • Seizure management and neurological emergency response
- • Trauma care including fracture and burn treatment in children
- • Managing paediatric DKA, hypoglycaemia, and poisoning
- • Safeguarding, child protection, and mental health crisis support
Why join this program?
- • Gain practical expertise in recognising and managing paediatric emergencies.
- • Learn evidence-based assessment and stabilisation protocols.
- • Enhance your CV with emergency care skills applicable in multiple healthcare settings.
- • Stay current with UK emergency guidelines and safeguarding frameworks.
- • Suitable for nurses, doctors, paramedics, school health staff, and healthcare students.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 48 hours of CPD-accredited online training.
- • Interactive clinical scenarios and real-world simulations.
- • Downloadable paediatric assessment tools and flowcharts.
- • Practical guidance from experienced emergency care tutors.
- • Certificate issued upon successful completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Perform structured assessments using the Paediatric Assessment Triangle.
- • Recognise and treat respiratory, circulatory, and neurological emergencies.
- • Manage trauma, metabolic disturbances, and toxic exposures in children.
- • Respond appropriately to psychosocial and safeguarding situations.
- • Apply triage principles and stabilisation protocols in time-critical conditions.
Why Choose London Technology College?
- • Open to All – Whether you're brand new or brushing up your skills, our courses are designed to meet you where you are.
- • Practical Approach – Learn by doing, with hands-on exercises that reflect real-world office tasks.
- • Experienced Tutors – Our instructors bring real industry know-how and a passion for teaching.
- • Certificate of Completion – Add an accredited certificate to your CV or LinkedIn profile to boost your job prospects.
- • Flexible Learning Options – Study at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. Ideal for working professionals and international students seeking flexibility without compromising quality.
- • Job-Ready Skills – Get trained in tools and techniques that employers actually look for.
- • Support That Stays With You – Need help? Our team is here from start to finish—no question is too small.
- • Learn at Your Own Pace – Take your time or move quickly—the course is designed to adapt to your needs.
- • Hands-On Projects – Put your skills into action with tasks like reports, spreadsheets, resumes, and more.
Certificate of Completion
Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a professional Certificate in Paediatric Emergencies from London Technology College. This certificate validates your skills in identifying, responding to, and managing urgent paediatric conditions with confidence and competence.
Earn Your Paediatric Emergencies Certificate:
- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • Case-based training in airway, trauma, metabolic, and infectious emergencies.
- • Core competencies in rapid assessment, stabilisation, and safeguarding.
- • Credential recognised in emergency, urgent care, and paediatric practice.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This course is ideal for paediatric nurses, emergency department staff, paramedics, GPs, school nurses, and healthcare students.
No. The course provides a structured introduction and builds up to advanced emergency response concepts.
Yes. The content follows UK paediatric emergency care and safeguarding frameworks.
Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced to suit your schedule.
Yes. You will be awarded a Certificate in Paediatric Emergencies upon completion.