Core Principles of Paediatrics in Primary Care and the Acute Sector
Everything you need to know
- Start date: January 2027
- End date: May 2027
- Module leader: Joe Weston
- Level: 7
- Credits: 30
Introduction
This module is designed to develop essential knowledge and skills required to assess, manage and provide appropriate treatment for children and young people and their parents/carers in the primary and acute sector.
The acquisition of essential knowledge and the associated skills will contribute to the development of your practice in relation to recognition, potential diagnostic management, decision making and effective referral skills when working within a bio-psycho-social framework.
Who is this course/module for?
Advanced Practitioners
Out of Hours Practitioners
Paramedics
Practice Nurses
General Practitioner
Pharmacists
The module is aimed at registered practitioners who are likely to have exposure to caring for children and young people but do not have a specific qualification in paediatrics.
What you’ll learn
This module equips healthcare professionals with the core knowledge and practical skills needed to assess, manage, and support children and young people across primary and acute care settings. It focuses on recognising and responding to a range of clinical presentations using a bio-psycho-social approach. Emphasis is placed on effective communication, early intervention, clinical decision-making, and appropriate referral. The module also highlights the importance of prevention and collaborative working across disciplines to promote safe, holistic, and person-centred care.
Skills you’ll gain
Progress and contemporary paediatric healthcare practice
Assessing children and the use of investigations
Paediatric pharmacodynamics
Growth and stages of development
Differences in physiology and altered physiological conditions
Child and Young person's mental health
Safeguarding, health promotion and vaccination
Ethics, best interest and consent
How you’ll learn
This module is delivered through remote learning, with all content available asynchronously so you can study at a time and pace that works for you. Learning will be supported by a range of online materials and interactive resources, designed to develop your critical thinking, clinical decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Drawing on your own clinical experiences. You will be encouraged to reflect on practice, explore current evidence, and identify areas for personal development to support your independent learning and growth as an autonomous practitioner.
Fees and Funding for 2026/27
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,825 EU / International students: £1,860 - The University cannot sponsor a Student Visa for CPD modules. However, if you already have permission to study in the UK, you can apply. If you’re unsure whether your visa allows this, please contact the International Experience Team at hallamhelp@shu.ac.uk to discuss your options. |
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| How to apply |
To apply for a self-funded place, please complete and return the application form below: |
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Entry requirements
- Relevant professional qualification
- Relevant work experience
- Relevant workplace opportunities and organisational support
(The above must be evidenced in the applicants application form)
International students must have reliable internet access and supply IELTS scores of 6.5 minimum.
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Attendance
Delivery Method:
Distance learning (fully online, independent study). Delivered entirely online through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with no live sessions. Students study independently using guided materials and activities, with online academic support available to help them stay on track.
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Provisional timetable
Tutorials will be held on from:
- January 2027 - May 2027
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Assessment
Module assessment is made up of one or more assessment tasks. The assessment task(s) for this module are:
- Coursework
Successful completion of this module will earn you 30 level 7 credits
Further details
For further information please contact the module leader Joe Weston - j.weston@shu.ac.uk