Paediatrics
- Course Duration3 months
- Learning FormatOnline Learning
- Course Fee£ 299 GBP
Course Overview
The Paediatrics course offers a complete overview of child and adolescent healthcare, covering developmental milestones, clinical conditions, nutrition, emergency response, and psychosocial support. Designed for healthcare professionals working with children in primary, secondary, and community settings, this program equips learners with the knowledge and confidence to manage a wide range of paediatric conditions. It combines clinical insight with practical tools for assessment, treatment, and communication with children and families.
Course Curriculum
- Overview of paediatrics as a discipline, growth and development principles, and approach to child health care.
- Normal growth patterns, developmental milestones, assessment techniques, and identifying developmental delays.
6 Hours
- Infant and child nutrition, breastfeeding, complementary feeding, malnutrition assessment, and management.
8 Hours
- Care of the normal newborn, neonatal resuscitation, common neonatal conditions (jaundice, sepsis, prematurity).
- Respiratory tract infections, diarrhoeal diseases, vaccine-preventable diseases, and antimicrobial therapy basics.
- Asthma, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, croup – pathophysiology, presentation, and management.
- Congenital heart diseases, heart failure, and common acquired heart conditions in paediatrics.
- Gastroenteritis, constipation, GERD, and abdominal pain in children.
6 Hours
- Seizures, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and developmental disorders – diagnosis and management.
- Diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, and metabolic syndromes in children.
- Anaemias, bleeding disorders, and overview of common paediatric malignancies (leukaemia, lymphomas).
4 Hours
- Acute care approach to seizures, shock, respiratory distress, trauma, and poisoning in children.
4 Hours
- Puberty, adolescent psychosocial issues, reproductive health, and counselling approaches.
Skills Covered
- • Growth and developmental assessment
- • Paediatric nutrition and infection control
- • Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory, cardiac, GI, and neuro conditions
- • Emergency paediatric response and stabilisation
- • Psychosocial care and adolescent health communication
- • Neonatal resuscitation and newborn care protocols
Why join this program?
- • Gain practical expertise in common and critical paediatric conditions.
- • Gain practical expertise in common and critical paediatric conditions.
- • Enhance your CV with a comprehensive foundation in paediatrics.
- • Stay aligned with current NHS, NICE, and paediatric care standards.
- • Suitable for nurses, GPs, paediatricians, students, and allied health professionals.
Course Objectives/key Features
- • 72 hours of clinically focused online learning.
- • Case-based modules with real-world scenarios.
- • Covers neonatal, child, and adolescent health.
- • Downloadable assessment tools and guidelines.
- • Certificate awarded upon completion.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:- • Assess growth, nutrition, and development in children.
- • Diagnose and manage common paediatric illnesses and emergencies.
- • Provide newborn and neonatal care, including resuscitation.
- • Address adolescent reproductive and mental health needs.
- • Recognise red flags for developmental delay, infection, and systemic illness.
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
On completing the course, learners receive a professional Certificate in Paediatrics from London Technology College. This certificate confirms your clinical understanding and readiness to manage paediatric patients confidently across various healthcare settings.
Earn Your Paediatrics Certificate:
- • UK-verified certificate from London Technology College.
- • Clinically applied training in developmental, emergency, and chronic care.
- • Core competencies in physical, emotional, and psychosocial care of children.
- • Credential recognised across primary care, hospitals, and school health settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Nurses, GPs, paediatricians, medical students, and allied health professionals.
Yes. It covers both foundational and advanced concepts in paediatric care.
Yes. The course is aligned with NHS and NICE paediatric care standards.
Absolutely. The course is 100% online and self-paced.
Yes. You will be awarded a Certificate in Paediatrics upon completion.