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The Child Health Nursing course provides essential knowledge and skills to care for infants, children, and adolescents in various healthcare settings. It focuses on growth and development, prevention of diseases, and management of common childhood illnesses. Students learn to deliver holistic, family-centered care while addressing physical, emotional, and social needs. The course also emphasizes health promotion, early diagnosis, and effective nursing interventions. By the end, learners are prepared to provide safe, ethical, and evidence-based pediatric care.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By completing this course, you will be able to:
Learners should have completed Anatomy & Physiology I and II, Pharmacology I and II, Adult Health Nursing (AHN) I and II, and Health Assessment I to ensure a solid foundation in body systems, medication management, patient care, and basic clinical assessment skills before starting this course.
This course is designed for undergraduate nursing students and junior clinical trainees who are developing competencies in pediatric care. It is particularly suited for learners who require foundational to intermediate knowledge in the assessment and management of pediatric respiratory conditions, specifically croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) and bronchial asthma.
Peads Airway Disorders: Croup &Bronchial Asthma
Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis): Assessment and Management (Video)
Bronchial Asthma: Assessment and Management (Video)