Skip to main content

Pediatric Critical Care Theory 3 NSPE 7280

Nursing Specialty Pediatric Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

Pediatric Critical Care Nursing Theory 3 continues to build on the concepts introduced in the first two theory courses and introduces students to more complex health concerns. Students will continue to advance their understanding of pediatric pathophysiology, assessment, critical thinking and decision making related to a variety of health challenges experienced by the critically ill child or adolescent. In addition, students will build on the comprehensive assessment strategies and strategies to optimize oxygen supply and demand balance to care for the critically ill child facing serious a health crisis (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care). Students will continue to be challenged to make clinical decisions and plan care for selected critically ill individuals. As in all the pediatric critical care courses the concepts of family-centred care, relational practice and inter-professional practice, professionalism, communication, collaboration and partnership are threaded throughout.

Prerequisite(s)

  • S in NSPE 7310
  • 6 months clinical experience in a PICU.

Credits

4.0

Domestic fees

$383.61 - $1,226.67 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below are three offerings of NSPE 7280 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 65393

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 65393
  • Domestic fees $1226.67
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Nicola Heath

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$1226.67

Important information
  1. Internet delivery format.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This is a NET section, with the course delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log in to www.bcit.ca/learn to access your course. Departmental approval is required for this section. Please contact the Program Head at 604-451-7104 for approval.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 65395

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 65395
  • Domestic fees $383.61
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Tara Hodgson

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$383.61

Important information
  1. Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This is RE-REGISTRATION section. This course section if for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time option only. This course is delivered in an online format. On the first day of class, log int to www.bcit.ca/learn/ to access your course.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

CRN 65396

Duration

Tue Apr 02 - Fri Jun 21 (12 weeks)

  • 12 weeks
  • CRN 65396
  • Domestic fees $624.50
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Apr 02 - Jun 21 N/A N/A Online
Instructor

Tara Hodgson

Course outline

View

Domestic fees

$624.50

Important information
  1. Available for exam challenge only.
  2. Departmental approval needed
  3. Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
  4. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  5. This is a CHALLENGE section. Departmental approval is required for this course. Please contact the Program Head at 604-451-7104 for approval.
Status

In Progress

This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or subscribe to receive email updates.

Learning Outcomes

As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Integrate principles of normal growth and development in the care of critically ill pediatric patients experiencing various health challenges (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care).
  • Examine pharmacologic agents commonly used to treat various high-risk health challenges to inform clinical decision making for critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Describe and demonstrate techniques for safe administration of medication commonly used to treat various high-risk health challenges in pediatric critical care settings for pediatric patients experiencing a variety health challenges (e.g., trauma, neurological injury, burns, septic shock, congenital cardiac defects, cancer and end of life care).
  • Identify the theoretical concepts of advanced mechanical ventilation techniques and the relationship to supporting and balancing oxygen supply and demand in critically ill pediatric patients.
  • Use knowledge of unique pediatric anatomy and pathophysiology, clinical presentation and comprehensive neurological assessment to critically analyze data, form and prioritize conclusions and plan immediate nursing care to optimize oxygen supply and demand for a pediatric patient experiencing the following; traumatic brain injury, traumatic burn injury, sepsis and septic shock, with congenital heart defects and oncological health challenges.
  • Apply principles of ICP assessment and management to the care of a critically ill pediatric patient experiencing traumatic brain injury.
  • Apply the concepts of family centered care and relational practice within the context of end of life care in the pediatric critical care setting.
  • Use communication and collaboration skills in order to establish and maintain partnerships with an inter- professional team, families, and pediatric patients with serious illnesses.

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023

Related Programs

Pediatric Critical Care Theory 3 (NSPE 7280) is offered as a part of the following programs:

  • Indicates programs accepting international students.
  • Indicates programs with a co-op option.

School of Health Sciences

  1. Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Critical Care Option)
    Advanced Certificate Part-time
  2. Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Critical Care Option)
    Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time

Subscribe

Interested in being notified about future offerings of Pediatric Critical Care Theory 3 (NSPE 7280)? If so, fill out the information below and we'll notify you by email when courses for each new term are displayed here.

  • Privacy Notice: The information you provide will be used to respond your request for BCIT course information and is collected under Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). For more information about BCIT’s privacy practices contact: Associate Director, Privacy, Information Access & Policy Management, British Columbia Institute of Technology, 3700 Willingdon Ave. Burnaby, BC V5A 3H2, email: privacy@bcit.ca.