Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) Certificate in Child Care Nursing course is an ideal choice for those who are looking to pursue a career in the field of child care nursing. This course provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful child care nurse. The course covers topics such as child development, nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention. It also covers the legal and ethical aspects of child care nursing.

The course is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to provide quality care to children in a variety of settings. It covers the fundamentals of child care nursing, such as the assessment of the child’s physical and mental health, the development of appropriate care plans, and the implementation of those plans. It also covers the legal and ethical aspects of child care nursing, such as the rights of the child and the responsibilities of the nurse.

The course is divided into three parts: theory, practice, and research. The theory part covers topics such as child development, nutrition, health promotion, and disease prevention. The practice part focuses on the practical aspects of child care nursing, such as the assessment of the child’s physical and mental health, the development of appropriate care plans, and the implementation of those plans. The research part focuses on the development of evidence-based practice and the evaluation of the effectiveness of the care provided.

The course is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful child care nurse. It is an ideal choice for those who are looking to pursue a career in the field of child care nursing.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
2 Years	Rs. 10,000	Distance Learning	Open University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Introduction to Child Care Nursing Technology, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Psychology, Sociology, Health Education & Communication Skills, Nursing Foundations, Nursing Process & Clinical Nursing Practice.
2nd Semester	Child Health Nursing, Maternal Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Nursing Management, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Nursing Ethics & Legal Aspects.
3rd Semester	Advanced Child Care Nursing, Advanced Maternal Nursing, Advanced Community Health Nursing, Advanced Nursing Research & Statistics, Advanced Nursing Management, Advanced Nursing Education, Advanced Nursing Administration, Advanced Nursing Ethics & Legal Aspects.
4th Semester	Clinical Practice in Child Care Nursing Technology, Research Project, Comprehensive Viva Voce.

The important topics covered in the Tamil Nadu Open University Certificate in Child Care Nursing are:

1. Introduction to Child Care Nursing
2. Growth and Development of the Child
3. Nutrition and Feeding of the Child
4. Common Childhood Illnesses
5. Immunization and Vaccination
6. Child Care Practices
7. Maternal and Newborn Care
8. Child Abuse and Neglect
9. Mental Health and Developmental Disorders
10. Care of the Chronically Ill Child
11. Care of the Terminally Ill Child
12. Legal and Ethical Issues in Child Care Nursing