To empower nurses to render knowledgeable, safe, competent and ethically based paediatric nursing care.
Course Objective
Specific Objectives
At the end of the course the participant should be able to;
- Acquire knowledge and skills on normal growth and development of children.
- Develop positive attitudes in the management of sick child using the nursing process.
- Manage a unit department institution and take leadership role.
- Carrying out paediatric nursing research.
- Develop skills in teaching methodologies.
Course Content
- Introduction,
- Growth and development,
- Paediatric medical/surgical conditions/diseases,
- Paediatric emergencies,
- Paediatric psychiatry
- Teaching methodology,
- Nursing Leadership
- Management and Nursing research.
Facilitators
- Internal(training staff, practicing paediatricians and hospital staff)
- External(other specialists from other hospitals and from outside the country)
Mode of Delivery
Lectures, group discussions, group activities, assignments, presentations, role play and examinations
Venue
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital, Professional Training Centre
Application Deadline
February and August
Course Duration
1 Year
Course Fees
Kshs. 30,000 for Kenyans and $375 for foreigners, per person.
The Fee covers: Tuition, teaching and learning materials, venue, mid morning teas and coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and coffee, certificate
Scheduled Dates
April and October
Mode of Application
By filling in the application form and mailing to trainingschool@gerties.org
With Ksh 1000/- Non Refundable application fee
