Book here for the complete programme (level 1/2 & 3)

Overview

The programme is mapped to the PCCS QUALITY STANDARDS FOR THE CARE OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN (6th Edition), (Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS) Standards 2021). The Standards cover the pathway for a critically ill or critically injured child from arrival at a Minor Injuries Unit, Walk-in Centre or Emergency Department. They include care within General Hospitals, the Specialist Paediatric Transport Service and Paediatric Intensive Care Units. Crucially, they recognise that General Hospital services must be prepared to transfer a child to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit when, because of the urgency of the situation, waiting for the Specialist Paediatric Transport Service to arrive would introduce potentially dangerous delay. Such transfers must be carried out by appropriately trained and equipped staff.

Note: PCCS credit HD Level 1/2 if on wards/HD units and critical care level 3, if working in PCCU and students meet their assessments.

Course Description

Module Learning Outcomes

·       Critically appraise and manage the holistic care of the highly dependent or critically ill neonate, or infant, child, and young person, who requires High Dependency/Critical Care in different situations.  

·       Synthesise diverse sources of evidence to establish the basis for providing high quality clinical care within your sphere of practice. 

·       Develop your ability to collaborate with peers in co-producing and sharing information. 

·       Reflect on your learning as part of planning your personal, future professional development. 

If you are working within a paediatric critical care area, you will also be able to submit your portfolio evidence to the Paediatric Critical Care Society to accredit your Qualified in Speciality status.

In order to submit your work to gain accreditation with the Paediatric Critical Care Society, you will need to complete:

Level 1/2

·       All professional competencies (as detailed by your employer).

·       Development of a situational assessment, e.g. case report and presentation (HLTH 4010 assessment).

Level 3

·       All professional competencies (as detailed by your employer).

·       Achievement of the Quality Improvement assessment (this module)

Note: You will be expected to join the Paediatric Critical Care Society to be awarded the level 3 competencies - this is NOT required for level 1/2 accreditation.

Upon successful completion of the assessments and meeting PCCS standards, you will receive a certificate issued by PCCS, as well as a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Nottingham.

Price

We offer a complete programme for £1,000.

We also offer individual sessions as standalone CPD days at £100 each.

Please note that no assessment is required for these standalone CPD days. Attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance only. Neither university credits nor PCCS accreditation will be awarded for participation in these sessions.

Please choose the booking option that best suits your needs.

Location

Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham

Application deadline

31 January 2026

Course dates

Teaching days are on Fridays.

Teaching dates	Paediatric students learning content
Day 1 (31 March 2026) - online session	Introduction to Paediatric High Dependency and Critical Care (PCCS accredited)
Day 2 (15 May 2026)	Enhancing respiratory support
Day 3 (22 May 2026)	Exploring shock and sepsis/Ethical issues & psychosocial support
Day 4 (5 June 2026)	Exploring Ventilatory Support (Invasive/non-invasive)
Day 5 (12 June 2026)	Fluid dynamics, Electrolytes & Nutrition
Day 6 (26 June 2026)	DKA & Trauma Case studies
Day 7 (3 July 2026)	Renal & Pain/Legal issues
Day 8 (17 July 2026)	Conduction, Head Injuries and Introduction to Neonates in PCCU
Day 9 (24 July 2026)	Trauma Care
Day 10 (21 August 2026)	Neonatal Day
Day 11 (28 August 2026)	Professional Issues
Day 12 (11 September 2026)	Genetic and professional concerns
Day 13 (18 September 2026)	Paediatric Transport Day at East Midlands Base (with CoMET Transport Team)
	Additionally included: •            Moving on in your Career •            Developing leadership, teaching and research skills •            Development of academic writing

Assessment dates

The presentation (case viva) and poster (QI project) that you develop need to be submitted on the day prior to the presentation, so by:

•    Case Viva (report):   17 September 2026

•    Quality Initiative presentation:   29 October 2026  

Professional Competencies need to be submitted on:

•    Level 1 and 2 (joint): 17 September 2026

•    Level 3:  29 October 2026 

Assessment dates are for those completing the entire programme only.

If you have any queries or would like further information about what you are expected to undertake on each day of the module, please contact HS-CPD@nottingham.ac.uk.