ICTQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Paediatric Nursing
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Paediatric Nursing provides essential knowledge of child health, growth, development, and basic nursing principles. It prepares learners to support safe, compassionate, and family-centred care for infants, children, and adolescents in healthcare settings.
Course Features
This qualification is designed to introduce learners to core principles of paediatric nursing, combining theory, clinical understanding, and child-focused care approaches aligned with ICTQual AB standards.
- Introduction to paediatric nursing principles and practice
- Focus on child growth, development, and wellbeing
- Emphasis on family-centred and compassionate care
- Covers infection prevention and patient safety basics
- Develops communication skills for children and families
- Supports progression into advanced healthcare training
About This Course
The ICTQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Paediatric Nursing is an entry-level healthcare qualification designed to build essential knowledge required for working with infants, children, and adolescents. It introduces learners to the foundational concepts of child health, developmental stages, and safe nursing care practices in clinical and community environments.
Develops understanding of child development stages and health needs
Builds awareness of safe nursing and safeguarding principles
Introduces family-centred care approaches in paediatrics
Strengthens communication skills in healthcare environments
Encourages ethical and professional nursing behaviour
Prepares learners for further study in nursing and healthcare fields
What You'll Learn
This course provides foundational learning outcomes aligned with introductory paediatric nursing practice and healthcare support roles.
Understand child growth, development, and healthcare needs
Apply basic principles of paediatric nursing care
Recognise infection control and patient safety practices
Communicate effectively with children and families
Understand ethical and professional responsibilities in nursing
Identify basic health promotion principles for children
Who Should Attend?
This qualification is suitable for individuals interested in beginning a career in healthcare or paediatric nursing, or those already working in supportive care roles who want to expand their knowledge.
Aspiring paediatric nurses and healthcare assistants
Care workers in hospitals or community settings
Childcare and early years professionals
Nursing students seeking foundational knowledge
Support staff in paediatric or family healthcare services
Individuals preparing for advanced healthcare qualifications
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Paediatric Nursing course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Child Growth, Development and Health
Fundamentals of Child Health Assessment
Infection Prevention and Control in Paediatric Care
Communication in Paediatric Nursing
Health Promotion and Child Wellbeing
Ethical, Legal and Professional Practice in Paediatrics
Course Requirements
Learners are expected to meet basic educational and communication standards suitable for entry-level healthcare study.
Minimum age requirement (typically 16 years or above)
Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Assessments
Assessment is designed to evaluate theoretical understanding and basic application of paediatric nursing principles.
Multiple-choice knowledge assessments (MCQs)
Written assignments or short answer tasks
Tutor-led practical knowledge evaluation
Continuous assessment of learning progress
Progression
Upon successful completion, learners can progress to higher-level healthcare and nursing qualifications within the ICTQual framework and related disciplines.
ICTQual Level 4 healthcare or paediatric nursing qualifications
Diploma in Health and Social Care or Childcare studies
Specialised training in child health or nursing support
Entry-level roles in healthcare and paediatric care settings
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