Simulation Workshop At the Mental-Physical Interface: Children and Young People (1)

Course Outline

This one-day interprofessional course is aimed at paediatric trainees (ST1-8), paediatric nurses (bands 5-8), child and adolescent mental health professionals, core psychiatry trainees, child and adolescent psychiatry higher trainees, and any doctors undertaking a paediatric placement or with an interest in child health. It revolves around the management of young people with physical and mental health co-morbidity in the general hospital setting.

Participants will be involved in a series of simulated scenarios using actors. Debriefing models are employed to assist participants to learn positively and constructively from the experience.

Learning objectives

After completing this course those attending will be able to:

• demonstrate improved confidence, knowledge and skills in the management of young people with physical and mental co-morbidity.