Paediatric Nursing
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Program Description
Paediatric Nursing trains students to care for babies, children, and adolescents in hospitals and community settings. You will study child growth and development, paediatric anatomy and physiology, child health assessments, pharmacology for children, nutrition, infection control, and family-centred care. The program includes classroom theory and supervised clinical practice in paediatric wards, immunization clinics, and community outreach. Graduates can become registered nurses with a paediatric focus, work as public health officers, join child health programs in NGOs, or study further in paediatrics, healthcare administration, or allied health roles. If you enjoy working with children and want a meaningful health career, this path offers practical skills and strong job prospects in Ghana and beyond.
Aims & Objectives
Perform accurate paediatric patient assessments and record vital signs for infants and children under supervision.
Administer medications and calculate paediatric dosages safely, following protocols and legal documentation standards.
Apply infection control procedures and immunization guidelines in clinical and community settings.
Demonstrate effective family-centred care and communication with caregivers during clinical placements.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for child health workers
Ghana needs trained paediatric nurses in hospitals, clinics, and community programs, offering stable job opportunities and career growth.
Hands-on clinical training
Supervised placements in paediatric wards and immunization clinics give real experience that employers value.
Specialised, meaningful work
You will gain skills to improve child survival and development, making a direct positive impact on families and communities.
Pathway to further study and diverse roles
The program opens routes to advanced nursing specializations, public health roles, NGO work, and healthcare administration.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Measure and interpret vital signs, growth charts, and developmental milestones for infants and children.
Calculate weight-based drug doses, prepare paediatric formulations, and follow safe administration protocols.
Perform basic neonatal resuscitation, manage common paediatric emergencies and stabilise patients for referral.
Apply hand hygiene, isolation precautions, vaccine handling, and maintain accurate immunization records.
Tools & Resources
DHIMS2 (health information system)
OpenMRS or basic electronic medical record tools
Spreadsheet software for basic health data management
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Heavy science and technical content
Translating theory to practice
Tips & Advice
Form study groups, attend tutorials, and focus on understanding core biology and dosage maths early.
Make the most of simulation labs and request extra supervised practice during placements.
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