The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Pediatric Medicine (Cert Pediatrics) is a specialised qualification designed for healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in child health, advance their career prospects, and strengthen their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This course is not intended for fresh candidates; it is tailored for learners who already have experience in healthcare, clinical support, or paediatric care and wish to gain advanced knowledge and practical skills in paediatric medicine.
Learners on this course will explore a comprehensive range of topics, including child growth and development, common paediatric illnesses, immunisation, nutritional needs, paediatric emergency care, and family-centred care approaches. The course equips learners with the skills and knowledge required to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care to children across a variety of healthcare settings.
The qualification emphasises both theoretical understanding and practical application. Learners will gain insights into paediatric assessment, monitoring, treatment protocols, patient safety, and communication with children and families, ensuring they are fully prepared to support high-quality paediatric care.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Pediatric Medicine must ensure teaching is conducted by competent and qualified staff, supported with appropriate learning materials and resources. Accredited centres must provide a structured learning environment that promotes learner engagement, practical competency, and successful achievement of the qualification.
Upon completion, learners will be equipped to enhance paediatric care delivery, support multidisciplinary teams, apply evidence-based practice, and improve patient outcomes, making a meaningful impact in the field of paediatric medicine.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Pediatric Medicine (Cert Pediatrics)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
24
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200840
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Pediatric Medicine (Cert Pediatrics), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200840-1 |
Principles of Pediatric Medicine |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200840-2 |
Common Pediatric Illnesses and Conditions |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200840-3 |
Pediatric Assessment and Monitoring |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200840-4 |
Immunisation and Preventive Care |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200840-5 |
Pediatric Emergency Care |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200840-6 |
Professional Practice and Ethics in Pediatric Medicine |
4 |
20 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Principles of Pediatric Medicine
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain the scope and role of paediatric medicine in healthcare.
- Analyse child growth, development, and age-specific healthcare needs.
- Assess the impact of paediatric diseases on children, families, and communities.
- Identify contemporary trends and challenges in paediatric care.
Unit 2: Common Pediatric Illnesses and Conditions
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify common childhood illnesses and conditions.
- Recognise signs, symptoms, and disease progression in paediatric patients.
- Apply evidence-based approaches for managing paediatric illnesses.
- Evaluate the effects of illness on child growth, development, and wellbeing.
Unit 3: Pediatric Assessment and Monitoring
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive paediatric assessments, including growth and developmental evaluations.
- Monitor vital signs and clinical indicators specific to children.
- Recognise early warning signs of deterioration in paediatric patients.
- Apply appropriate clinical interventions based on assessment findings.
Unit 4: Immunisation and Preventive Care
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain immunisation schedules and principles of vaccine-preventable disease control.
- Implement strategies to promote child health and prevent illness.
- Educate families on vaccination and preventive healthcare measures.
- Evaluate public health approaches to immunisation and disease prevention.
Unit 5: Pediatric Emergency Care
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Recognise paediatric emergencies and life-threatening conditions promptly.
- Apply first-response interventions and stabilisation techniques effectively.
- Follow paediatric emergency care protocols in clinical and community settings.
- Ensure patient safety and escalate care appropriately in urgent situations.
Unit 6: Professional Practice and Ethics in Pediatric Medicine
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Apply professional standards and ethical principles in paediatric care.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality of child and family information.
- Engage in reflective practice and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Deliver compassionate, safe, and effective care to paediatric patients.
To deliver the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Pediatric Medicine effectively and maintain high-quality training standards, centres must meet the following requirements:
- Accredited Training Facility: Centres must hold proper accreditation to deliver Level 3 healthcare and paediatric medicine qualifications in compliance with LICQual standards.
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Trainers should be experienced healthcare professionals with expertise in paediatric medicine, child health, and clinical care.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres must provide learners with up-to-date textbooks, journals, digital resources, and evidence-based guidelines relevant to paediatric medicine.
- Practical Training Facilities: Access to clinical, hospital, or simulation environments for practical exercises, paediatric assessments, and applied learning.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Centres must maintain strict health, safety, and infection control protocols to ensure the safety of learners, staff, and paediatric patients.
- Assessment and Evaluation Capability: Ability to conduct theoretical and practical assessments, including case studies, simulations, and hands-on demonstrations aligned with LICQual standards.
- Learner Support Services: Provision of mentoring, academic guidance, and additional support to ensure learners achieve their outcomes successfully.
- Technology and IT Infrastructure: Access to e-learning platforms, online research databases, and digital tools to support both theoretical and practical learning.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Systems for accurate learner registration, progress tracking, assessment documentation, and timely certification.
- Compliance with International Standards: Centres should align training delivery with global best practices in paediatric medicine, child health, and patient safety.
To deliver the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Infectious Disease Medicine effectively and maintain high-quality training standards, centres must meet the following requirements:
- Accredited Training Facility: Centres must hold proper accreditation to deliver Level 3 healthcare and infectious disease qualifications in compliance with LICQual standards.
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Trainers should be experienced healthcare professionals with expertise in infectious disease management, infection prevention, and public health.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres must provide learners with up-to-date textbooks, journals, digital resources, and evidence-based guidelines relevant to infectious disease medicine.
- Practical Training Facilities: Access to clinical, laboratory, or simulation environments for practical exercises, infection control drills, and applied learning.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Centres must maintain strict health, safety, and infection control protocols to ensure the safety of learners, staff, and patients.
- Assessment and Evaluation Capability: Ability to conduct theoretical and practical assessments, including case studies, simulations, and laboratory demonstrations, aligned with LICQual standards.
- Learner Support Services: Provision of mentoring, academic guidance, and additional support to ensure learners achieve their outcomes successfully.
- Technology and IT Infrastructure: Access to e-learning platforms, online research databases, and digital tools to support both theoretical and practical learning.
- Record Keeping and Reporting: Systems for accurate learner registration, progress tracking, assessment documentation, and timely certification.
- Compliance with International Standards: Centres should align training delivery with global best practices in infectious disease management, outbreak control, and patient safety.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
