Paediatric Advanced Clinical Assessment Course (EL-PACA)

Module introduction

This module aims to equip practitioners with advanced clinical assessment skills to examine and critically evaluate a paediatric patient’s clinical condition and formulate differential diagnoses. Additional understanding of other clinical tests will enable the practitioner to include and exclude.

Through the exploration of physiology, pathophysiology, and the literature, participants will explore and critically evaluate the assessment and management of patients.

The clinical skills explored in this module will be consolidated in practitioner’s clinical practice therefore it is paramount learners have an identified clinical supervisor, who has the appropriate skill set and experience to support your development, i.e. an advanced nurse practitioner or consultant.

Who is this module aimed at?

Experienced paediatric nurse or AHP who is senior Band 6 or Band 7 or equivalent e.g CNS. If you are unsure if this is the course for you please contact the module leader.

Module structure

This module consists of 8 learning blocks comprising of stimulating virtual workshops, online activities, forum discussions, clinical skills workshops and a portfolio of assessment to aid the current understanding of the clinical assessment from the experiences of the participant.

The assessment for this module will include, a patient case study viva, interaction on forums, and completing the practice assessment document.

This module does not carry any academic credits, however should students wish to gain academic credits for this module they can speak to the lead staff member for further guidance regarding utilising the APL (accreditation for prior learning), or completing work-based learning with a higher education institution - This process will carry an additional cost.

Learning aims

By the end of this module learners will be able to:

• demonstrate and analyse a systematic, structured patient history taking
• examine and critically evaluate a patient’s clinical condition
• formulate and critically evaluate differential diagnoses utilising additional assessments and tests to include and exclude
• construct and critically appraise an initial management plan
• utilise appropriate tools to effectively communicate to other members of the multidisciplinary team

Entry requirements

Participants wishing to undertake this module should:

• be supported by management
• have an identified Clinical Supervisor with the appropriate skill set
• already work in an environment where children are being treated and managed
• work autonomously

Please note places are not guaranteed. Bookings will be reviewed by Matthew Norridge and the Evelina London Nursing panel before any place is officially confirmed.

Anyone who does not meet the criteria above and/or the panel's requirements will be contacted and have their booking cancelled.

Module block dates (online activities)

The course will be delivered over the course of 8 learning blocks. Each training block will contain a number of online learning activities where participants will either need to: engage, read, listen, watch or join.

Join (live dates)

The "join" activities will be live webinars that will take place on Zoom or face to face. Webinars will last between 1.5-2.0 hours and there will be a minimum of 2-3 join sessions on the date(s) listed below.

Intro Day - 7th January 2026

Day 1 - 21st January 2026

Day 2 - 4th February 2026

Day 3 - 18th February 2026

Day 4 - 4th March 2026

Skills Day `1 - 11th March 2026 (09:00 - 17:00)

Day 5 - 18th March 2026

Day 6 - 1st April 2026

Day 7 -15th April 2026

Day 8 -29th April 2026

Skills Day 2 - 13th May 2026 (09:00 - 17:00)

VIVA Week - W/C 1st June 2026

Kings College London credits

This module is a stand-alone module, however there is the option to gain credits by completing a work based learning module through Kings College London (Level 6/7). This will incur an additional cost payable to Kings College.

Work Based Module link: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/short-courses/work-based-learning-double-module-6knim605

Instructions on how to apply for this will be provided when the module begins.

Fees

• FREE places to select Evelina London and Royal Brompton staff
• £1900.00 - External Trusts/organisation

Payment

External Learners can pay for this course by debit/credit card or invoice. Please note, learners who select the invoice option at booking also need to complete and return the booking form below.

When applying for a purchase order number (PO), we are supplier - Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

External invoice instructions:

• Reserve your place on Eventbrite and select the invoice option
• Return to this page and download a one of the following booking forms:

1. Booking form for individual booking
2. Booking form for group booking

• Complete the booking form
• Return form to GSTT.EvelinaEducation1@nhs.net

Learners choosing the 'invoice option' will be reserved until the relevant booking form is returned to GSTT.EvelinaEducation1@nhs.net

We reserve the right to cancel your booking if you do not return your completed form prior to the event.

Module lead

Sarah Fleet, Practice Development Nurse, Evelina London

Booking queries

Evelina Education team

e: GSTT.EvelinaEducation1@nhs.net

t: 020 718 80853 (office) | 07785994659 (Samuel Lewis)