PGCert Paediatric Critical Care at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Expand your experience of paediatric clinical skills such as thoracic drain removal, renal replacement therapy and critical care transport, while acquiring the underpinning theory. Our PGCert in Paediatric Critical Care, delivered at Alder Hey’s Institute in the Park, will be key to your professional development and progression to senior nursing roles in this vital area, as you continue to practice as you learn. Key recommendations from NHS England state the importance of children being cared for within Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) by specialists in the care of critically ill children.

What you will study

This course consists of two modules which are studied over the course of one year. The aim of these modules is to enhance your knowledge and provide you with the tools to become a more experienced practitioner within your chosen field. You will cover areas such as paediatric respiratory disease, congenital heart disease, nutrition in the critically ill child and surgical and neonatal emergencies. provides you with a detailed understanding of the complex issues underpinning best practice in the delivery of contemporary care within the paediatric intensive care setting.

Career pathways

The PGCert in Paediatric Critical Care is designed to ensure you have the expert knowledge and clinical competencies required for a career in this area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a nursing or health related subject. To join this course, you should fulfil the following criteria: BSc (Hons) in a nursing or health related subject (normally 2:2 minimum classification). Registered Child Nurse, or equivalent, with the Nursing and Midwifery Council OR Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a minimum of 2 years working in paediatrics. Registered Allied Health Professional with an appropriate professional body, with a minimum of working 2 years in paediatrics. Applications from registered healthcare professionals (non-nursing) will be considered on a case by case basis. Current employment within a Paediatric Critical Care Unit Level 2/3 care, with a minimum of 12 months experience (18 months for new graduate) Successful completion of Paediatric Life Support (PLS) within the last 12 months. You must provide evidence that your application is supported by your Line Manager and/or Training and Development Lead in terms of funding. An interview will form part of the application process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,180 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Part-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/paediatric-critical-care/

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