NMHS42730 Acutely Injured Child

Academic Year 2023/2024

This module aims to increase the emergency nurse’s knowledge of the optimal care of the child presenting to PED with a wide range of injuries - varying from minor injuries to major, life-threatening injuries.
This module will focus on the role of the emergency nurse in relation to the holistic care of the baby/ infant/child/
adolescent experiencing trauma to various systems, including the upper or lower respiratory tract, the gastrointestinal tract, the integumentary system, the special senses, or the neurological system.
The principles of best, evidence-based practice and effective multidisciplinary team working will be explored and promoted. Best national and international practice guidelines will underpin all aspects of this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of best practice professional knowledge, skills, and values in care of the child and family presenting with an acute injury or surgical emergency to PED - including initial assessment, critical analysis, clinical decision making and communication skills.
2. Apply defined relevant best practice essential skills and competencies in care of the acutely injured child in PED.
3. Be a knowledgeable and skilled member of the Trauma Team, including being a Team Leader.
4. Demonstrate an excellent understanding of the key principles in Spinal Care and Major Incident Management - including current local and national policy.
5. Demonstrate key skills underlying best practice assessment - in both primary & secondary survey/assessment.
6. Make evident a sense of professional awareness, commitment, responsibility, accountability, and effective interdisciplinary team working, in delivering optimum PED trauma care.

Indicative Module Content:

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

30
Practical

75
Specified Learning Activities

20
Autonomous Student Learning

125
Total

250
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Large group teaching is delivered lecture-style, as well as in small group to facilitate student engagement.
Students are supported by preceptors and clinical coordinators in the clinical settings in order to fulfill the clinical competencies required in this module.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

Registration with An Bord Altranais as Registered Children's/Sick Children's or General Nurse;
Minimum of one years experience in emergency Nursing


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Care of the Injured Child (NMHS40810), Child / Adolescent/Min/Maj/Inj (NURS40810)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Presentation: Poster Presentation Unspecified n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

50
Assignment: Poster Abstract
 Unspecified n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% No

10
Practical Examination: Trauma Assessment Skills (OSCEs)

 Unspecified n/a Alternative non-linear conversion grade scale 50% Yes

40

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Formative and summative feedback and guidance provided on an individual basis, throughout trimester

1. National Office of Clinical Audit (2021) Major Trauma Audit Paediatric Report 2014-2019. Available at: https://www.noca.ie/documents/major-trauma-audit-paediatric-report-2014-2019

2. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) Major trauma: assessment and initial management [NG39]. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng39/resources/majortrauma-assessment-and-initial-management-pdf-1837400761285

3. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (2016) Major trauma: service delivery [NG40]. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng40/resources/major-trauma-service-deliverypdf-1837446110917

4. The Trauma Audit and Research Network (2019) Severe Injury in Children: January 2017-December 2018: England & Wales. Available at: https://www.tarn.ac.uk/content/downloads/3572/Severe%20Injury%20in%20Children%202017-2018.pdf

5. Kanani, A. N. and S. Hartshorn (2017). "NICE clinical guideline NG39: Major trauma: assessment and initial management." Archives of disease in childhood. Education and practice edition 102(1): 20-23. [guideline review] Available at: https://ep.bmj.com/content/102/1/20.long
Name Role
Laura Currivan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Linda Farren Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mr Jim Hickson Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Martina Kennedy Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Susan Roe Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Suja Somanadhan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Clinical Skills Labs Offering 1 Week(s) - 19, 24 Fri 08:00 - 14:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 19 Thurs 09:00 - 15:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 26 Wed 09:00 - 12:50
Spring