Paediatric
eLearning for effective and appropriate prescribing practiceAn eLearning programme which aims to improve prescribing competency and safety among specialist paediatric trainees.
It is now being used by all Paediatric Training Schools in England and all 27 modules are due to be released by Summer 2018.
Introduction
Paediatric SCRIPT is an eLearning programme, which aims to improve prescribing competency and safety among specialist paediatric trainees. It is now being used by all Paediatric Training Schools in England.
Launched in 2016, Paediatric SCRIPT was created by a group of paediatric trainees who had used SCRIPT during their Foundation training and felt a similar resource was required for paediatric prescribing, as studies showed that the incidence of prescribing errors in paediatric in-patients is around 13%. The development of the programme was led by junior doctors, working together with the SCRIPT team at the University of Birmingham, OCB Media Ltd, and Health Education England.
Paediatric SCRIPT is still in development, with all 25 modules due to be released by Summer 2018. Each module takes around 30 – 60 minutes to complete. All course materials are based on the RCPCH curriculum. They have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals, and are regularly reviewed and updated.
Why use SCRIPT?
Safer prescribing
SCRIPT enhances paediatric trainees’ knowledge and confidence in prescribing correctly, improving patient safety.
Professional development
Certificates are made available on completion of a module, which can be used for online learning portfolios as evidence of continuing professional development.
Flexibility
SCRIPT is easily accessible and intuitive to use, allowing users to complete modules at their convenience and refer back to modules at any time during their training.
Great customer service
The SCRIPT team offer technical and editorial support for both users and educational supervisors.
Quality assured
SCRIPT aligns with GMC guidance on safe prescribing and all modules are authored and regularly reviewed by expert healthcare professionals.
Features
Interactive Content
Compatible with NHS IT systems and mobile platforms
Accessible Modules
Designed to allow for ‘just-in-time’ learning
Pre and Post-Tests
To help identify learning needs and knowledge acquisition
Certificates
As evidence of completion of each module
Support
Both technical and editorial support for both users and educators
Expert Content
Authored and approved by healthcare professionals
Up-to-date Modules
Modules are reviewed regularly and updated in line with new guidance and patient safety alerts
Testimonials
Relevance to Practice
Frameworks
- Health Education England
Recommended as a key educational strategy in Health Education England report on ‘Combating antimicrobial resistance’ (2017)
Awards
- Patient Safety Awards 2013
Winner of Improving Safety in Medicine Management category
(Foundation SCRIPT) - Patient Safety Awards 2013
Finalist in Education and Training category
(Foundation SCRIPT) - BMJ Improving Health Awards 2012
Finalist: Excellence in Healthcare Education
(Foundation SCRIPT)
Used across the UK
by Paediatric Schools in the following regions…
- East Midlands (North & South)
- East of England
- Kent, Surrey and Sussex
- North East (Northern)
- North West (North Western and Mersey)
- Thames Valley (Oxford)
- South West (Severn and Peninsula)
- Wessex
- West Midlands
- Yorkshire and the Humber
- London (All LETBs)
Learning Content
27 modules in 5 categories
Principles of Prescribing in Paediatrics
- Utilising the BNFC
- Developmental Pharmacology
- Practical Prescribing
Surgical Specialties
- Surgery and Burns*
- Ear, Nose and Throat*
- Ophthalmology*
*Not currently available
Advanced Therapeutics
- Malignancy and Haematology*
- Metabolic Diseases*
- Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Cardiology*
*Not currently available
General Paediatrics
- Neonates
- Adolescents*
- General and Community Paediatrics*
- Child and Adolescent Mental Health*
- Paediatric Emergencies
- Immunity and Infection*
- Acutely Unwell Child*
*Not currently available
General Therapeutics
- Respiratory*
- Diabetes*
- Endocrine (1)*
- Endocrine (2)*
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Inflammatory Disease
- Renal Disease*
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology
- Nutrition
*Not currently available
Developed by
