| Listening to Children: Research and Consultation - (Short Course) |
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Listening to Children is designed to help you to develop skills in research and consultation with children and young people. As a participant, you will have the chance to develop your own research skills and to engage with all aspects of the research process, from first ideas through to the dissemination of results. Specifically, you will:
* explore the ethical considerations in undertaking research and consultation with children and young people
* reflect on the impact of different conceptual understandings of childhood
* discuss how to identify your research question and select an appropriate research method
* review methods and techniques of data collection and data analysis
* develop an informed view on the extent to which conducting research with children is significantly different from conducting research with adults
* discuss how to tackle sensitive topics
* consider the variations among children (by factors such as gender, ethnicity, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, disability, and age) and how these impact upon research and consultation
* consider how children can be involved as part of the research team
* look at ways to present and disseminate your findings and to feedback to your participants.
Listening to Children is based around eight main topics:
* Why research and consultation are important; Doing research with children and young people
* Children as part of the research team
* Survey instruments
* Qualitative interviews and focus groups
* Communicating with different children
* Evaluation
* Observation and participant observation
* Dissemination. | | Additional Information | If you successfully complete the Listening to Children assignment, you will be awarded 20 credits at level 11 within the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. | | Requirements | There are no formal entry requirements, but you should note that the course is pitched at an advanced (university graduate) level, and that we expect participants to have a grounding in social research methods. | | Funding/Fees | The fee will be £750 (£850 if you wish to study for credit). |
| Developing Support in Paediatric Palliative Care - (Short Course) |
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This TWO DAY course aims to enable participants working with children and young people to acknowledge the skills and abilities they have, deepen their self-awareness and recognise what is important in communicating with children and families both before and after death
Learning outcomes
to recognise and acknowledge existing skills and identify learning needs in relation to loss and grief
to identify key issues for families both before and after death
to enhance communication and listening skills
to explore the needs of families, including siblings, and develop best practice in supporting them
to explore the value of working within clear boundaries
to demonstrate an understanding of self-awareness and develop ways of supporting ourselves
to recognise the impact of this work on the professional carer
to gain information about the Child Bereavement Charity, other similar support organisations and resources available. | | Additional Information | This course is suitable for participants from a variety of paediatric settings, whether in a hospice, hospital, or in the community. | | Funding/fees | Fee: £180.00 | | Date(s) | 10/02/2011 to 11/02/2011 |
| Paediatric Minor Illness Workshop - (Short Course) |
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A power packed course that concentrates on childhood minor illnesses from infancy to late teen years. Ideal for the practitioner who is confident with basic assessment skills and wants to explore a variety of paediatric conditions in an evidence based context. A chance to share your experience and build on your expertise.
This course may apply towards Every Child Matters (DfES2004) requirements. | | Future dates | London - St Thomas' Hospital - 10th November 2010 to 12th November 2010
| | Requirements | Who Should Attend?
- Nurse practitioners
- School nurses
- Practice nurses
- Health visitors | | Funding/fees | £365
| | Date(s) | 05/10/2010 to 07/10/2010 |
| Researching Children and Young People - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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This course enables you to:
-understand the value of research amongst children and young people and how it can be used to improve brand strategy and performance.
By the end of the course, delegates should:
understand the development stages children and young people go through and the impact these stages have on the research approach
be aware of differences between age groups, genders and children from different backgrounds and the implications of these differences for research
know how children and young people process, respond and react to the world of technology, brands and advertising
know how to:
create a stimulating research environment for children and young people
set up and moderate qualitative research with children and young people
cope in ‘difficult’ research situations
approach analysis and reporting of qualitative data resulting from research with children and young people
This course will immerse the delegates in the world of children and young people, and provide hands-on experience of moderating a group. | | Requirements | This course will benefit client-side or agency researchers wishing to gain a greater understanding of children and young people within the context of research. | | Funding/fees | Members £615 + VAT
Non-Members £910 + VAT | | Date(s) | 27/10/2010 to 28/10/2010 |
| Child Development - (Short Course) |
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To help staff to plan and deliver timely interventions that enable children to reach their developmental potential consistent with the five outcomes for children in Every Child Matters.
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| Certificate in Counselling Skills with Children - Using the Arts - (Short Course) |
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| This course will equip child professionals with key skills in counselling children. Children process emotional experience and think about feelings in very different ways to adults. Hence, counselling skills used for adults are not always directly applicable to working with children. This course fully acknowledges this fact in the skills and resources it provides in empowering participants to work safely and effectively with children who need help. The course is ideal for those people whose work already involves speaking to children about their feelings, but who have had no formal training in counselling skills. | | Additional Information | The course is an accumulated learning programme comprising:
- Five CCMH 'Arts Skills' training days of your choice
- Five Counselling Skills days
- One ‘Child Protection’ training weekend | | Requirements | Entry Requirements:
At least one year’s work with children in a professional capacity
Self-awareness
Emotional robustness
Capacity to empathise
Developed interpersonal skills
High level of emotional warmth
Police-checked (information from CCMH) | | Funding/fees | Pay as you go for each 'Arts Skills' training day (£110 per training day).
Pay in full for the five Counselling Skills training days (£540)
Pay in full for the weekend ‘Child Protection’ training day (£220). |
| Acute and Paediatric Trauma Management - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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The content of the Acute and Paediatric Trauma Management course is tailored to the client's specific requirements.
This intensive one-day course provides a graphic overview of the management of these life threatening conditions.
Please note that this course contains a number of very graphic images that are necessary to illustrate the nature of these conditions.
Course Content:
Trauma scoring
The Glasgow Coma Scale
Head Injuries
- skull fractures
- assaults
- subdural bleeds etc
Thoracic Injuries
Abdominal Injuries | | Funding/fees | Information regarding fees can be found by using the contact provided. |
| Paediatric Minor Illness - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| This new 2 day course aims to enable delegates to identify a variety of ways in which the ill child presents and feel confident in carrying out a physical assessment. | | Funding/Fees | Information regarding fees can be found by using the contact provided |
| Palliative Care for Children and Their Families - (Short Course) |
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| A post-qualification/post-registration short course in Palliative Care for Children and Their Families. | | Additional Information | Course Length: Double module
Academic Credit: 30 |
| Cancer Care for Children and Young People - (Short Course) |
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This course has been designed as an introduction to the speciality of caring for children and adolescents with cancer (paediatric and adolescent oncology). The course provides an overview of many different aspects of caring for young people with cancer - physical, emotional and psychological.
Learners will be introduced to the key types of cancer affecting young people and to their treatments; to some of the important social and emotional issues that are present with children with cancer; to the effect that childhood cancer can have on family life. Learners will also be encouraged to reflect upon how the care of young people with cancer is organised.
Module 1 : Cancer and Children
Module 2 : Types of Childhood Cancer
Module 3 : Diagnosis and Staging
Module 4 : Treatments for Childhood Cancers
Module 5 : Psychosocial Effects and Needs
Module 6 : The Organisation of Childhood Cancer Care
Module 7 : Conclusion | | Additional Information | This course has been written by the Paediatric Oncology Nurse Education group of the UK's Royal College of Nursing. |
| BAPM Annual General and Scientific Meeting - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| The Policy Development session and Founders Lecture (on 16 September) and the continuation of the Scientific Day (on 17 September) are open to all those involved in care of the pregnant mother, fetus and newborn i.e. obstetricians and neonatologists, nurses, midwives and other health professionals. | | Requirements | The AGM is restricted to BAPM members and invited guests. | | Funding/fees | http://www.bapm.org/meetings/annual_register.php | | Date(s) | 16/09/2010 to 17/09/2010 |
| 3 Day Paediatric Minor Illness Workshop - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| This course is already proving to be very popular amongst primary care nurses of all types, especially Practice Nurses, Walk-In Centre Nurses, Health Visitors and nurses working in Out of Hours services. |
| BMJ Masterclass for GPs: Women's Health and Paediatrics - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| A practical one day course allowing you to update your knowledge of recent developments in women's health and paediatrics. Topics include sexual health in young women, menopause and HRT, problems in women of reproductive age, paediatric neurology, behavioural problems and developmental delay, and gastroenterology in children. | | Funding/fees | http://masterclasses.bmj.com/delegate-information/fees | | Date(s) | 16/09/2010 |
| Annual Scientific Meeting 2010 - (Conference) |
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The 2010 BSPD Conference is to be a shortened two-day meeting, instead of the usual three, in view of the preceding Congress of the European Association of Paediatric Dentistry taking place in Harrogate in June.
The overall theme for the meeting is paediatric oral surgery, oral medicine and oral pathology and the invited speakers include Dr Julian Yates, Dr Christine Yeoman and Professor Paul Speight, who collectively have vast clinical and research expertise in these areas. | | Date(s) | 16/09/2010 to 17/09/2010 |
| Annual Conference - (Conference) |
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16th Annual Conference & Exhibition.
The 2010 NPPG Conference will take place in the Mercure St. Paul's Hotel and Spa, Sheffield from Friday 12th to Sunday 14th November. | | Date(s) | 12/11/2010 to 14/11/2010 |
| Paediatric Nutrition - (Short Course) |
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The Paediatric Nutrition course explores the assessment of nutritional status in children and the application of nutritional principles to health promotion, prevention and treatment of disease in children. Particular emphasis is given to the prevention and management of childhood malnutrition, overweight and obesity. It will help candidates to achieve the College's listed professional competencies in nutrition.
This course builds on learning achieved during the Intercollegiate Course in Human Nutrition, which all applicants must have first attended.
| | Requirements | To be eligible for a place on the course, candidates must;
*Have completed at least two years' Basic Specialist Training in paediatrics or child health.
*Have attended the Intercollegiate Course on Human Nutrition
*Be registered, or be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council in the UK.
To be eligible for a place on the course, candidates must fulfil the following requirements:
Have completed at least two years' Basic Specialist Training in paediatrics or child health.
Have attended the Intercollegiate Course in Human Nutrition.
Be registered, or be eligible for registration with the General Medical Council in the UK.
| | Date(s) | 11/10/2010 to 15/10/2010 |
| Advanced Paediatrics - (Taught Course) |
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Upon completion of the programme, MSc graduates will have acquired:
- broader knowledge and understanding of each area of study
- transferable skills in computer literacy including IT for communication, statistical analysis, library and database access
- knowledge of the principles of epidemiological and clinical research
- knowledge and understanding of teamwork and professional relationships, the structure of the NHS and professional development within the health service
- skills to design and conduct research and to critically evaluate published work
- the ability to develop life-long learning strategies through completion of a portfolio of reflective practice and a portfolio of self-directed learning
- an understanding of the principles and practice of evidence-based paediatrics
- an understanding of the impact of molecular genetics on diagnosis and management of the child and the family
- awareness of current and future developments in paediatric medicine and child health.
Graduates of the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma programmes will have acquired most of these, depending on their selection of modules.
This programme is intended for doctors in training who have obtained the MRCPCH Part 2 examination or have an equivalent qualification or experience (such as GPs), and who wish to specialise in research and evidence-based practice in paediatrics. Other suitably qualified candidates in allied professions will be considered. | | Requirements | Normally a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard | | Funding/fees | http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate-study/fees-costs |
| BAPO 2010 Academic Meeting - (Conference) |
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The British Association for Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology 2009 Academic Meeting.
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| | Funding/fees | The registration fee is £50 for members and £75 if not. | | Date(s) | 17/09/2010 |
| Questionnaire Design - (Short Course) |
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This two-day course is aimed at giving participants a thorough grounding in questionnaire design. It will be delivered via a combination of taught and practical sessions.
Course content covers:
* the purpose of surveys and questionnaires, identifying the key decisions researchers have to make;
* how to design questionnaires;
* design issues for self-completion questionnaires (paper and web-based);
* question wording and communication with respondents;
* general principles of questionnaire design;
* measuring behaviour;
* designing questionnaires for children and young people.
This course will be highly participatory, with workshops aimed at providing hands-on experience of designing questionnaires and survey questions.
Members of NatCen’s Quantitative Research Department (QRD) and Survey Methods Unit (SMU) will deliver the course. Participants receive a course folder and associated resource documents. | | Requirements | This is an intermediate level course. A general familiarity with quantitative research methods is assumed, but it is not necessary to have experience of using these methods.
You will find this course useful if:
* you are new to survey research;
* you need to design survey questionnaires for the first time;
* you commission or manage survey research in central or local government, health or other applied policy sectors and need to understand the issues associated with questionnaire design. | | Funding/fees | £650 | | Date(s) | 29/09/2010 to 30/09/2010 |
| Childhood Obesity - (Short Course) |
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This study day aims to examine the latest research about obesity particularly in children and young people in the UK and explore effective strategies to tackle the problem in practice.
The study day will cover
* The effect of obesity on health and well-being
* Diseases associated with obesity
* Government policy regarding obesity
* Health Promotion strategies: what works, latest evidence of good practice.
The study day aims to highlight issues from participants own experience and work through situations. The day will consist of presentation, discussion and workshops. |
| Case Management of Children and Young People (Long Term Conditions) - (Short Course) |
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| The aim of this course is to facilitate the development of the student’s knowledge and skills in the emerging field of case management and to promote a co-ordinated and holistic approach to meet the health care needs of vulnerable children and young people. This is within an interdisciplinary context to improve and maximise their life chances. |
| Adolescent Sexuality - (Short Course) |
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The module will review existing research about young people and the factors that influence their approaches to sex, sexuality and relationships. The module will address the professional priorities and importance of multi-agency approaches, education, health and social support of young people and will therefore be of relevance to a wide multidisciplinary audience.
It is widely recognised that the years of adolescence and early adulthood are difficult, bringing far reaching physical, psychological, emotional and social changes. One of the most significant changes for many young people is an increasing awareness of sex and sexuality and the beginning of sexual behaviours and sexual relationships.
Young people need access to education, as well as advisory and clinical services, which can support their safe and successful transition to adult life and relationships. For professionals, developing effective health and education services means understanding what young people need and how best to provide it.
| | Funding/fees | http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/prospectus/course_fee_calc.html |
| Research (Integrated Children & Young People’s Practice) - (Short Course) |
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The course aims:
* To develop your research based information retrieval skills
* To enable you to critically evaluate research evidence
* Carry out a small scale, work-based investigative project
The content includes understanding and critiquing social research and evidence-based practice; selected social research methodologies; development of a small-scale research proposal.
Assessment required for successful completion is the completion of on-line activities; research critique; proposal development; reflective statement.
On successful completion students will be able to design and carry out a small scale work-based investigation using the most appropriate methods of enquiry. | | Additional Information | Level 7 / Credits 20. | | Requirements | The module is applicable for practicing health and social care professionals working in the public and independent sectors. | | Funding/fees | £530 |
| Conducting Research with Children and Young People - (Short Course) |
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The perspectives of children and young people have been of keen interest to social researchers for some years, and more recently there has been an increasing commitment by local and central government to consult children and young people about the policies that affect their lives. This two-day course will introduce the key theoretical and methodological issues involved in conducting social research with children and young people and equip delegates with the basic tools for conducting high quality research in this area.
The course will combine teaching and interactive practical sessions, allowing delegates to reflect on and apply the issues presented by the various speakers. For example, practical sessions will involve designing questions for a survey for use with children; considering the ethical issues associated with carrying out a hypothetical research study or suggesting appropriate data collection techniques for conducting qualitative research with young people. Delegates are encouraged to bring their own experience to the table, and there will opportunities for raising queries and concerns relating to their own work. | | Requirements | This course will be useful to you if you:
are new to research with children and young people
have a basic knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods
will be undertaking research with children and young people for the first time and want to learn about the range of methods you can use and issues that you need to consider | | Funding/fees | The cost of this two day course is £650. | | Date(s) | 01/12/2010 to 02/12/2010 |
| Child care research, policy & practice - (Short Course) |
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Aims: To provide students with a broad understanding of major child care research and policy developments and their implications for practice. To equip them with knowledge of child development, child observation and child protection procedures.
Learning Outcomes:
After completing the unit, students will have a knowledge of: Recent child care research, policy and practice developments and the relationship between them. Theories of child development and how to apply this knowledge in the context of child observation, including using observation to inform assessment. Child protection procedures (including the role of different professionals) and the research and policy background to the development of such procedures. Some of the professional and ethical dilemmas that might arise in the application of these procedures in practice.
Skills:
Students should be able to: Critically evaluate and assess child care research and evidence as well as a variety of other information (e.g. policy and guidance). Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of child care research, policy and practice. Reflect upon their own academic and professional performance and take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development. | | Additional Information | Assessment: EX100. | | Requirements | This unit is for SWASS & ASS students only. |
| 2nd UK Paediatric Neuropsychology Symposium - (Conference) |
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Following postponement of the symposium due to UK flight restrictions caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud in April 2010, the symposium has been re-scheduled for 28 February - 4 March 2011.
This symposium will provide a contemporary account of rehabilitation programmes, specific interventions and educational support for children with cognitive, behavioural and emotional difficulties following neurological injury or neurodevelopmental disorder. A host of leading international speakers will participate in this unique symposium in order to consider how professionals may best support children and their families following neurological injury and what opportunities there may be to exploit brain plasticity in promoting positive learning, behaviour and socio-emotional development. | | Requirements | Who should attend?
Neuropsychologists
Clinical Psychologists
Educational Psychologists
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
Paediatric Neurologists
Neurodevelopmental Paediatricians
Speech and Language Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Rehabilitation Staff
Educational Support & Special Needs Staff | | Date(s) | 28/02/2011 to 04/03/2011 |
| Helping Children with Anger and other events - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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Helping Children with Anger
Training Day (10.00am-5.30pm)
| | Future dates | SEPTEMBER 2010
Saturday 18 September 2010. Conference (10.00am-5.15pm)
Helping Children with Troubled Parents (infants to teenagers)
OCTOBER 2010
Saturday 9 October 2010. Conference (10.00am-5.15pm)
Trauma, Treatment and Understanding with Internationally Acclaimed Guest Speaker Professor Bessel Van Der Kolk
Saturday 16 October 2010. Training Day (10.00am-5.30pm)
Enabling Children to Speak About Feelings Through Multi-Arts
Saturday 30 October 2010. ‘Ask The Experts’ (10.00am-5.15pm)
Theme of the Day: Children with physical/emotional problems
NOVEMBER 2010
Saturday 6 November 2010. Training Day (10.00am-5.30pm)
Bullying: Effective Tools and Hands-On Interventions (Ages 4-16)
Saturday 27 November 2010. Training Day (10.00am-5.30pm)
Enabling Children to Speak About Feelings Through Emotional Literacy Games and Exercises (Ages 4-16)
DECEMBER 2010
Saturday 4 December 2010. Conference (10.00am-5.15pm)
Attachment Difficulties in Adolescence with International Speaker Dr Karl Heinz Brisch
Saturday 11 December 2010. Training Day (10.00am-5.30pm)
Using the Arts to Improve Parent-Child Communication | | Funding/fees | £160 (includes a complimentary buffet lunch). | | Date(s) | 11/09/2010 |
| Introduction to Paediatric Cardiothoracic Practice CPD - (Short Course) |
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Children who have suffered from heart conditions since birth need specialist care. This elearning module has been developed to meet the needs of registered health and social care professionals working in clinical settings where they will come into contact with children and young people with Congenital Heart Disease.
| | Requirements | You must be a registered health care practitioner currently involved in the care of children and young people with congenital/acquired heart disease. Previous cohorts have attracted nurses (from a variety of clinical areas), perfusionists and surgical assistants.
Evidence of recent study and/or the ability to study at level 3.
Students will be required to have elementary IT skills as this module is offered via e-based learning methods. Internet connection, preferably broadband is required.
| | Funding/fees | http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/ptshortcpd/studentfinance/Pages/StudentFinance.aspx |
| Chronic Disease Management in Congenital Heart Disease - (Short Course) |
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The aim of the Chronic Disease Management in Congenital Heart Disease module is to enable you to develop knowledge of the long term physical, social and psychological implications affecting children and young people with chronic congenital heart disease and the impact of these on the individual and their family.
This online module will also facilitate the development of teaching and guidance, along with leadership, management and communication skills. It will enable you to examine the role of the interprofessional team in the patient journey, in all health care settings. The Chronic Disease Management in Congenital Heart Disease module will give you the opportunity to study in a flexible and accessible way using e-based learning strategies. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your own experiences and share examples of good practice with peers, nationally and internationally. | | Requirements | This module is open to all registered health care professionals working with children and young people with Congenital Heart Disease.
Evidence of prior academic study and/or the ability to study at level 3 (undergraduate degree level).
Comprehensive IT skills are essential. Access to an Internet connection, preferably broadband, is required. | | Funding/Fees | http://www.coventry.ac.uk/postgraduate-stu
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| Simple and Complex Congenital Heart Disease Management CPD course - (Short Course) |
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| Congenital heart disease can be classified as either 'simple' or 'complex'. The aim of this online module is to explore the scheduled/unscheduled health care journey of children with ‘simple’ and ‘complex’ congenital heart defects and look at how their needs differ. | | Requirements | This module is open to all registered health care professionals working with children and young people with Congenital Heart Disease.
Evidence of prior academic study and/or the ability to study at level 3 (undergraduate degree level).
Comprehensive IT skills are essential. Internet connection, preferably broadband, is required. | | Funding/Fees | http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/ptshortcpd/studentfinance/Pages/StudentFinance.aspx |
| Advancing Paediatric Practice - (Taught Course) |
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They are a leading provider of interprofessional learning and has a well established postgraduate teaching portfolio. Their Interprofessional programme has been developed in response to UK health and social care policies that prioritise the importance of coordinated interagency working and high quality professional practice in childcare.
This course is for physiotherapists, occupational therapists and nurses who already have experience in paediatric practice but who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding in this highly specialised field. | | Requirements | You must normally
• have a degree or equivalent professional qualification
• be registered with the Health Professions Council or Nursing and Midwifery Council*
• have at least 1000 hours of post qualification clinical practice relevant to paediatric care
Full details of entry requirements can be found at: http://prospectus.shu.ac.uk/CourseEntry.cfm?CourseID=422&CurrTab=5 | | Funding/fees | http://www.shu.ac.uk/study/pg/fees.html |
| Care of Children and Young People with Cancer - (Short Course) |
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| This is a theory module which will develop your knowledge in preparation for caring for children and young people with cancer within a family nursing context. A problem-solving approach will be used to facilitate your learning, using current evidence available. Subject experts and service user's will be used to enrich the teaching and learning of this module. The study of this module will be within a family nursing context. | | Requirements | There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added. |
| Mental Health & Therapeutic Interventions for Children & Adolescents - (Short Course) |
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The module examines the factors that influence mental health problems and disorders in children and adolescents, in the context of a culturally diverse and ethnically rich society. It also examines the difficulties that children or adolescents may experience alongside their families or carers. You will develop knowledge and skills of a variety of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, used to alleviate the child or adolescent's difficulties. The promotion of coping skills and resilience will also be addressed.
In addition, you will look at the establishment of effective therapeutic relationships and communication skills, as they are seen as an important factor in the process of any therapeutic intervention. | | Additional Information | Assessment: A 4000 word critical review of a chosen therapeutic intervention applied to a case. Students will also be assessed in their practice area by an experienced practice mentor using criteria set out in a practice assessment document.
| | Requirements | Target audience: This module is specifically designed for those professionals working in health, social and educational settings with children and young people affected by mental health problems/disorders and their families/carers.
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| Annual Conference - (Conference) |
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Following last year’s success, the Children & Young People’s Research Network is delighted to announce details of the 2010 Annual Conference.
The Conference will combine presentations on topics related to children’s health research, together with a research poster exhibition drawn from studies across Wales. | | Funding/fees | This is a FREE event but please note there will be a charge for late cancellation and non attendance. | | Date(s) | 04/11/2010 |
| Children's Cardiac Care - (Short Course) |
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| This course aims to critically analyse and evaluate the practice of nursing infants, children and adolescents with cardiac related health needs. Practitioners will have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, critique their developing role, examine contextual issues and review current research in depth. This will enable evaluation and synthesis in practice and development of knowledge to assist in the assessment and care of children with congenital heart disease and their families. The module will cover caring in crisis, the wider context of care, current issues and future planning. | | Requirements | 15 credits |
| Research in Practice - (Short Course) |
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| The current emphasis on evidence-based decision-making means that research is central to the nursing and health care agenda. The crucial issue at the centre of all the debate about research in children’s nursing must be the wellbeing of the children themselves. This unit involves developing research awareness, knowledge of existing child health research and research priorities, and examines the relevance of nursing knowledge to practice. In this way, children’s nurses will be equipped to raise questions in support of the children they work with. This interactive unit brings together a range of resources and activities. The Study Guide has been written specifically for children’s nurses and focuses on children’s nursing practice. It has been designed to enable you to develop your knowledge and practice, to build on your existing knowledge and experience, and to integrate new knowledge which will allow you to continually develop and improve. | | Additional Information | 15 credits |
| Understanding Childhood Experience for Safeguarding Health and Promoting Wellbeing - (Short Course) |
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| This module focuses on the use of observation skills to enhance understanding of child and carer needs and experience. You will apply knowledge of recent research about child health, development and well-being, including the impact on children and families of loss and transitions; demonstrate ability to identify and evaluate risks facing children and carers and reflect critically on practice experience, including the use of interventions. Assessment requires evaluation of current work with a child and family through learning from three key sources: a detailed report of a child observation study; presentations of practice experience and knowledge of contemporary research. |
| Qualitative Analysis: Using Participatory Methodologies with Children and Young People - (Short Course) |
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This half-day workshop will explore participatory methods with children and young people in the social sciences. The session is structured in three parts: first, a general overview of participatory methodologies in research with children and young people; second, the ethical issues that participatory methodologies raise in research with children and young people; third, participatory methodologies in practice via in-depth case-studies.
The workshop aims to:
* provide a critical overview of participatory methodologies across the social sciences (including CPLAN, SOCSI, CARBS, JOMEC, CLAWS, PSYCH);
* enhance the research skills of early stage researchers who hope to use participatory methodologies in their research with children and young people;
* use a series of case studies to explore the advantages and disadvantages of participatory methodologies, from research design, fieldwork and ethics, through to analysis and dissemination. |
| Consolidation of Social Work Practice with Children, Young People, their Families and Carers - (Short Course) |
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| This module focuses on the integration of social work knowledge, values and research with practice with children and their families and is designed to be taken during the first year of practice after qualification. It is delivered collaboratively with employers and service users and carers and you will be expected to have regular supervision. Supported by your line manager and mentor you will undertake a learning and professional development review and an analysis of two pieces of work. Practice Verification and observation will also be required. Experienced practitioners may undertake this module on a “fast-track” basis. |
| The snakes and ladders of child/youth participation in a Children's Trust Partnership - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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| Services to children and young people have had to change significantly in the last few years. There are growing requirements to involve children and young people in decisions which affect their lives and staff must have the skills to do this. At the same time, organisations are required to work closely together to promote and ensure the well-being of all children. These issues have been recently examined and new guidance has been developed to help build a partnership culture of child/youth participation. Martin Bailey, Children, Schools and Families Participation Manager from Hertfordshire County Council, will present findings from his research and share a new Framework for Participation in Children's Trust Partnerships. | | Date(s) | 10/11/2010 |
| Promoting Positive Mental Health in Children, Adolescents and their Families - (Short Course) |
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The module will focus on research that bridges the gap between child/adolescent mental health and the family unit. It will consider the complex interactions between children/adolescents and their carers/families, and consider the long-term implications for mental health. Furthermore, it will look at strategies for the promotion of positive mental health in children/adolescents and encourage you to reflect on helping children and young people to build resilience. It will also help you to develop the knowledge and skills needed for early intervention. The module will critically reflect on children's rights and their ability to make informed decisions, regarding the care that they receive in their family and the wider environment, as these factors have considerable impact on their mental health.
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| Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Assessment and Care - (Short Course) |
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| The module focuses on developing the ability to effectively assess common mental health disorders for children and young people and their families and to have a basic knowledge of current thinking re evidence based best practice and NICE guidelines. It is aimed at staff from any discipline and builds on the learning gained from taking Child and adolescent mental health: perspectives of care module. | | Requirements | Level 6: 6KNIH304 – 15 credits |
| Children’s Accident and Emergency Nursing - (Short Course) |
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| This module aims to critically evaluate current practices and to identify skills and knowledge required in children’s A&E departments with the emphasis on the wider context of the care of sick children. Nurses have the opportunity to develop specialist skills, critique their developing role, examine contextual issues, review current research and develop knowledge to assist in the assessment and care of children and young people in A&E. | | Additional Information | Level 5: 5KNIF207 – 30 credits
Level 6: 6KNIF302 – 30 credits | | Requirements | Priority will be given to RSCN/RN (Child) working in a children’s A&E setting, however applications will also be considered from RGN/RN (Adult). Participants need to be working in A&E seeing children. |
| Digital Media and Research with Children and Young People - (Short Course) |
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The course will cover:
1. Using digital technologies
Exploring the use of a range of different technologies including:
Online survey tools
Social Networking Sites
Other web based resources
Computer games and games consoles
Mobile phones
2. Ethical and methodlogical issues in using digital technologies including Informed consent Anonymity and confidentiality Child protection Peer research
3. Including children and young people
Particularly participation of children excluded by other research
approaches Access to digital technologies
4. Data collection and analysis
How to collect data
Approaches to analysing data
5. Dissemination of research
How to present research
Sharing research
A set of resources will be produced for the course.
The two day course will involve presentations from those who have undertaken research in this area. It will draw on examples from academic research and organisations who have used these tools with children and young people. | | Funding/fees | The fee is £250. |
| Paediatric Oncology - (Short Course) |
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| This module will describe the specific challenges and problems associated with the care and treatment of children with cancer, from the time of diagnosis to post treatment follow up. It will explore the theory and practice of paediatric oncology with reference to the major groups of childhood cancers. The module will also include topics such as molecular pathology, advanced imaging techniques, new drug development and phase I/II clinical trials and will look at their increasing importance in the paediatric field. 70% of children survive a cancer diagnosis, and the importance of treatment toxicity, late effects and quality of life for survivors will also be discussed. The theory presented in lectures will be backed up by a practical laboratory session and students will also have the opportunity to observe a clinical session at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. | | Requirements | 6 months oncology experience and holding a degree, preferably a 2.1 or equivalent qualifications in an appropriate medical/scientific subject. | | Funding/fees | £900
This course is available without the assessment/credits if preferred | | Date(s) | 29/11/2010 to 03/12/2010 |
| 'The Child' and 'Childhood' in Theory and Policy - (Conference) |
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The 'Happy Child'; The 'Obese Child'; The 'Gifted Child'; The 'Disabled Child'; The 'Poor Child'; The 'Out of Control Child'; The 'Hard to Place Child'; The 'Healthy Child'; The 'Confident Child'; The 'Citizen Child'
'Lost Childhoods'; The 'End of Childhood'; The 'Innocence of Childhood'; The 'Voice of the Child'
'Child-focused'; 'Child-friendly'; 'Child-centred'; 'Inclusive'
How concepts such as these of 'the child' and 'childhood' are constructed, reconstructed and deconstructed continues to be the focus of research across many disciplines in the humanities, social and medical sciences. There is widespread interest in how constructs of 'the child' and 'childhood' are generated, embedded and sustained within legislation and policy in areas such as health, welfare, education and leisure.
This conference has two aims. Aim 1 is to foster dialogue between academics from different disciplinary backgrounds and to explore the manner in which knowledge, perspectives and methods developed in these disciplines may lead to particular understandings of phenomena or perceptions of 'problems' and 'solutions'. Aim 2 is to explore current practices surrounding the participation of children in research and policy-making and how to access and take account of children's 'lifeworlds'. | | Funding/fees | REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 30th June 2010
Registration fees:
Presenters, BSA & SPA members: £75
Postgraduates: £50
All other delegates: £85 | | Date(s) | 15/09/2010 |
| Mental Health needs of Children and Young People with Learning Disabilities - (Workshop/Seminar) |
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A three-day course on working with children and young people with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
This course aims to enable participants to analyse and reflect on current practice and explore ways of improving their own practice and service. | | Requirements | This is a course for health and social care practitioners working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about the mental health needs of children and you people with learning disabilities
- Professionals from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
- Health and Social Care Service Providers and Service Managers and Commissioners | | Funding/fees | The course fee is £480 per person, inclusive of lunches, refreshments and course materials. | | Date(s) | 08/11/2010 to 10/11/2010 |
| Our voices, our Health: Young People in Public Health Research - (Conference) |
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An exciting opportunity to attend a free young people-led conference that will bring together young people, researchers and policy-makers to discuss research and public health priorities. The conference will show how young people can be involved in public health research, why this is important and what difference it can make.
This innovative conference is being organised by and for young people, as well as researchers and other adults. We want it to be friendly and fun, and to provide opportunities for young people and adults to get together and come up with some exciting new ideas. | | Funding/fees | This conference is free to attend. | | Date(s) | 27/10/2010 |
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