Uttarakhand Open University Certificate in Child Care Nursing course is a one-year program designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful child care nurse. The course covers topics such as child development, nutrition, health promotion, and safety. It also includes clinical experience in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and daycare centers. The course is divided into four semesters, each of which consists of theory and practical components. The theoretical component includes lectures, seminars, and tutorials. The practical component includes clinical experience in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and daycare centers. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate in Child Care Nursing. This certificate is recognized by the Nursing Council of India and is valid for three years.

Course Duration	Course Fees	Mode of Study	Institute Type
1 Year	INR 5,000	Distance Learning	State University

Semester	Subjects	Topics
1	Child Care Nursing Foundation	Introduction to Child Care Nursing, Growth & Development, Health Promotion & Maintenance, Nutrition & Feeding, Care of Newborn, Immunization, Common Childhood Illnesses, Care of Sick Child, Care of Disabled Child, Child Abuse & Neglect, First Aid & Emergency Care
2	Child Care Nursing Practice	Child Care Nursing Process, Nursing Care Plan, Nursing Care of Child with Respiratory Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Gastrointestinal Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Cardiovascular Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Renal Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Neurological Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Endocrine Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Hematological Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Musculoskeletal Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Dermatological Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Oncological Disorders, Nursing Care of Child with Immunological Disorders
3	Child Care Nursing Management	Leadership & Management in Child Care Nursing, Quality Assurance & Risk Management in Child Care Nursing, Nursing Research & Evidence Based Practice, Health Care Delivery System, Health Care Financing & Reimbursement, Health Care Information System, Health Care Policy & Regulations, Health Care Ethics & Legal Issues
4	Child Care Nursing Education	Teaching & Learning Process, Curriculum Development & Evaluation, Educational Technology & Media, Educational Measurement & Evaluation, Educational Supervision & Administration, Educational Research & Statistics
5	Child Care Nursing Administration	Organizational Behavior & Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Management, Quality Management, Strategic Planning & Marketing, Risk Management & Legal Issues
6	Child Care Nursing Research	Research Process, Research Design & Methodology, Data Collection & Analysis, Research Report Writing & Presentation

1. Introduction to Child Care Nursing
2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Child
3. Growth and Development of the Child
4. Nutrition and Feeding of the Child
5. Common Childhood Illnesses and Diseases
6. Immunization and Vaccination
7. Care of the Newborn
8. Care of the Infant
9. Care of the Toddler
10. Care of the Preschooler
11. Care of the School-age Child
12. Care of the Adolescent
13. Mental Health and Behavioral Problems of the Child
14. Care of the Chronically Ill Child
15. Care of the Child with Special Needs
16. Emergency Care of the Child
17. Safety and Injury Prevention
18. Child Abuse and Neglect
19. Legal and Ethical Issues in Child Care Nursing
20. Communication and Interpersonal Skills in Child Care Nursing