High Dependency Care for the Infant/Child and Young Person 

The aim of this accredited module is to enable you to deliver specialist and evidence-based care to infants, children and young people (CYP) with pathophysiological problems that are critically ill or have the potential to develop critical illness (enhanced care/high dependency care, level 1 and 2 Dependency (PCCS, 2021). 

The module is taught using:

• face-to-face lectures
• seminars
• tutorials
• simulation scenarios
• on-line resources.

Case studies and simulations of case scenarios will be used to support learning and are integrated into study days.  

The module is designed to meet the Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS) Quality Standards for the Care of Critically Ill or Injured Children (PCCS, 2021).

Course requirements: 

• Evidence of study at Level 5 (Diploma Level)

• You will be working within a clinical setting that cares for infants, children and young people with increased risk of clinical deterioration, requiring Level 1 and 2 care.

Cost and funding: This fee covers the full course cost.

• Sept 23 - Aug 24 fees: £1800
• Sept 24 - Aug 25 fees: TBC

Credits: 40

Assessment method: Oral examination (50%) and written examination (50%)

Future Intakes

Please note, applications for this course are currently closed. The details for the next course will be published shortly, at which point the course will be open to book.