Educational Infrastructure

The paediatric pathway was, as previously mentioned, adapted from the generic one. This can be accessed at NES Advanced Practice Succession Planning Pathway.

Additionally participants on the paediatric pathway have access to the  Scottish Paediatric Advanced Practice Network which is hosted within the Children and Young People's Managed Knowledge Network web-based resource.

This network aims to

• To share and discuss issues and experiences
• To contribute to national discussions on advanced paediatric practice
• To share educational resources
• To provide peer support where appropriate
• To advance inter-professional learning and practice

Information about paediatric advanced practice education and courses is also available via the  Children and Young People's Managed Knowledge Network.

Educational Solutions

A key part of the pathway is enabling individuals to access education that meets their individual needs that they have identified by completion of the development needs analysis tool.

The following are some of the solutions that have been employed by the paediatric cohorts.

Allied Health Professionals

• Project development (literature review, questionnaire, focus group, reflection log
• Masters level modules (e.g. Practice Development Module, Critical Appraisal Skills, Research, Teaching Skills, Leadership)
• Professional development specific to speciality (e.g. Makaton Regional Tutor Course, conferences, post-graduate certificate in Autism, Bobath)
• Small scale research studies
• Work based learning (work shadowing other professionals and services)
• Development of leadership skills - Change Weavers, change management
• E-Library Information Literacy Skills online module

Nursing

• Dissertation module for MSc
• Masters level modules for paediatric advanced health assessment
• Development of leadership skills - shadowing, change management, regional planning
• Coaching
• In service workshop for 'Impact Evaluation Strategies'
• Shadowing Advanced Nurse Practitioners in other areas
• Audit project and writing for publication