MODULES

1. Pediatric growth & developmental milestones

2. Pediatric assessment techniques & vital-sign norms

3. Medication calculation (weight-based) & safe administration

4. Fluid & electrolyte management in children

5. Pain assessment scales & non-pharmacologic comfort

6. Common pediatric respiratory & GI disorders

7. Immunization schedules & vaccine counselling

8. Family education & play therapy

9. Pediatric emergencies: dehydration, seizures, anaphylaxis

10. Child protection & safeguarding procedures

11. Clinical rotation (40 h) in pediatric ward

12. Simulation exam & family-education project

Learning Outcomes

1. Perform age-appropriate assessments and identify deviations early.

2. Calculate and administer pediatric medications accurately.

3. Educate families on illness prevention and home care.

4. Recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies swiftly.

5. Advocate for child rights and safe environments.

Pediatric Nursing Skills

Provides nurses with the foundational competencies for caring for infants, children, and adolescents, emphasizing growth and development, family-centred care, and common pediatric conditions.

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