About the course
Entry Requirements: Registered Nurses (Professional and Enrolled). You must be working in a setting (primary, secondary or tertiary) that may assess children.
The aim of this course is to equip nurses working with children with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently perform a clinical assessment on children of all ages, thus improving outcomes and preventing unnecessary deterioration.
The course is run by The Harry Crossley Children's Nursing Development Unit (link: https://health.uct.ac.za/childrensnursingunit) in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Cape Town.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Articulate the anatomy and physiology of the body systems, highlighting differences across the age-span of a child.
2. More confidently perform a safe, evidence-based clinical assessment of a child.
3. Recognise abnormal findings and take appropriate responsive action to ensure best health outcomes for the child.
4. Recognise and utilise the important supportive role and resource of the principal caregiver during a clinical assessment.
A digital certificate will be issued to participants who have completed and submitted all learning activities and assignments to an adequate standard.
Please note that places on the course are limited. Apply early as places are allocated on a "first come, first served" basis.
Last date for applications: Friday 26 September 2025
N.B. If offered a place, FULL payment is required within 4 weeks. Failure to make payment within this time will result in loss of your place on the course. Limited Children's Nursing Development Unit (non-SA) bursaries available.
For more information contact cndu@uct.ac.za or visit their website (link: https://health.uct.ac.za/childrensnursingunit)
The aim of this course is to equip nurses working with children with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently perform a clinical assessment on children of all ages, thus improving outcomes and preventing unnecessary deterioration.
The course is run by The Harry Crossley Children's Nursing Development Unit in the Department of Paediatrics at the University of Cape Town.
Course Content
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the anatomy and physiology of the body systems, highlighting differences across the age-span of a child.
- More confidently perform a safe, evidence-based clinical assessment of a child.
- Recognise abnormal findings and take appropriate responsive action to ensure best health outcomes for the child.
- Recognise and utilise the important supportive role and resource of the principal caregiver during a clinical assessment.
A digital certificate will be issued to participants who have completed and submitted all learning activities and assignments to an adequate standard.
Registration
For more information, contact cndu@uct.ac.za or visit their website.
More Information
Phone: +27 (0)63 554 5548
Email: cndu@uct.ac.za
Essentials of a Paediatrics Clinical Assessment
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