Child Health Nursing

The focus of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes in the care of children in primary, secondary and tertiary settings. Learners will apply a concept related to Growth and Development and its deviation in all aspects of children’s health. Emphasis is placed on common health problems occurring in Pakistan and in South Asian Countries.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

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.

Authorship and Attribution

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:

Instructor: Utkarsh Nursing Classes
Provider:Youtube(@utkarshnursingclasses)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Analyze pediatric croup (laryngotracheobronchitis) and bronchial asthma by explaining their etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, differential diagnosis (croup), and diagnostic evaluation
Apply evidence-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological management, including airway support, nursing care, patient monitoring, and caregiver education to prevent complications and control symptoms.

Prerequisites

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.

Who Can Take 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.

Course Outline

Module 1: Respiratory disorder in children

Peads Airway Disorders: Croup &Bronchial Asthma

Croup (Laryngotracheobronchitis): Assessment and Management (Video)

Bronchial Asthma: Assessment and Management (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Pediatric Patient Care Growth Assessment Skills Child Health Monitoring Disease Prevention Techniques Family Centered Care Medication Administration Basics Emergency Response Skills Health Promotion Strategies

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 2.5 Hour

Course Information

Category: Curated Courses
Language: Urdu
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Apr 22, 2026

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Urdu

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