MSc Caring for Children and Young People with Complex Needs

The MSc in Caring for Children with Complex Needs is a postgraduate course offered by Queen's University Belfast. This course is designed for health and social care professionals who are seeking to develop their skills and knowledge in the field of caring for children and young people with complex health needs.Course Content: The course is designed to provide an understanding of care in a range of different contexts such as the child’s own home, schools, hospitals and various other community settings. The course takes into account the need for partnership with families and for care to ensure that it is ethically sound and evidence-based. Key Modules: The course covers various modules such as The child in the family and the socio-cultural context, Legal and ethical aspects of caring for children and young people with complex needs, The impact of illness or disability on the child and the family, and Effective inter-professional team working to support children, young people and families.Accreditations: Not specified.Future Careers: On completing this course, students will be prepared for leadership roles in health and social care settings, including posts in the National Health Service (NHS). Professionals with this qualification can engage in the development of services for children and young people with complex needs, shaping policy and delivering services. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page