Pediatrics Course Introduction
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Outline
The Pediatrics Course offers a glimpse into diseases that commonly affect children. Caring for a child requires a different approach to care and prioritization. We help walk you through how to assess a child and how to educate parents on prevention of major illnesses. We break down the diseases into different body systems to help provide clarity and make them easier to understand. This course will help you to confidently care for children of all ages, regardless of what they’re going through. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to…
- Discuss growth and development and appropriate milestones for children of different ages.
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing implications for common disorders in children based on each of the major body systems.
- Discuss the pathophysiology and nursing considerations for major communicable diseases that commonly affect children.
Peds
Concepts Covered:
- Renal and Urinary Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- EENT Disorders
- Respiratory Disorders
- Newborn Complications
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Medication Administration
- Developmental Considerations
- Childhood Growth and Development
- Prenatal and Neonatal Growth and Development
- Developmental Theories
- Adulthood Growth and Development
Study Plan Lessons
Enuresis
Nephrotic Syndrome
Epispadias and Hypospadias
Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)
Imperforate Anus
Vomiting
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Cleft Lip and Palate
Celiac Disease
Appendicitis
Intussusception
Omphalocele
Care of the Pediatric Patient
Care of the Pediatric Patient
Pediatric Dosage Calculations
Pediatric Vital Signs (VS)
Day in the Life of a Peds (Pediatric) Nurse
Pediatrics Course Introduction
Tips & Advice for Pediatric IV
Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual
Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual
Developmental Stages and Milestones
Growth & Development – Infants
Overview of Developmental Theories
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Overview of Childhood Growth & Development
Growth & Development – Toddlers
Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent
Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent