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Pediatrics Course Introduction

Pediatrics Course Introduction

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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.

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Concepts Covered:

Prenatal Concepts
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Childhood Growth and Development
Prenatal and Neonatal Growth and Development
Adulthood Growth and Development
Integumentary Disorders
Hematologic Disorders
Pregnancy Risks
Oncologic Disorders
Postpartum Complications
Fetal Development
Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Labor and Delivery
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Labor Complications
EENT Disorders
EENT Disorders
Postpartum Care
Cardiovascular Disorders
Newborn Care
Renal and Urinary Disorders
Newborn Complications
Neurologic and Cognitive Disorders
Liver & Gallbladder Disorders
Microbiology
Infectious Disease Disorders

Study Plan Lessons

OB Course Introduction

Pediatrics Course Introduction

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Care of the Pediatric Patient

Vitals (VS) and Assessment

Vitals (VS) and Assessment

Overview of Childhood Growth & Development

Developmental Stages and Milestones

Growth & Development – Infants

Growth & Development – Infants

Growth & Development – Toddlers

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Growth & Development – Preschoolers

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Growth & Development – School Age- Adolescent

Gestation & Nägele’s Rule: Estimating Due Dates

Pediculosis Capitis

Fundal Height Assessment for Nurses

Physiological Changes

Sickle Cell Anemia

Sickle Cell Anemia

Discomforts of Pregnancy

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Nutrition in Pregnancy

Abortion in Nursing: Spontaneous, Induced, and Missed

Pediatric Oncology Basics

Anemia in Pregnancy

Cardiac (Heart) Disease in Pregnancy

Hematomas in OB Nursing: Causes, Symptoms, and Nursing Care

Hydatidiform Mole (Molar pregnancy)

Gestational HTN (Hypertension)

Infections in Pregnancy

Preeclampsia: Signs, Symptoms, Nursing Care, and Magnesium Sulfate

Fertilization and Implantation

Fetal Development

Fetal Environment

Fetal Circulation

Process of Labor

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Mechanisms of Labor

Leopold Maneuvers

Fetal Heart Monitoring (FHM)

Obstetrical Procedures

Intussusception

Umbilical Hernia

Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)

Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)

Prolapsed Umbilical Cord

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Placenta Previa

Abruptio Placentae (Placental abruption)

Precipitous Labor

Postpartum Physiological Maternal Changes

Acute Bronchitis

Postpartum Interventions

Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Postpartum Discomforts

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD)

Postpartum Hematoma

Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Defects of Increased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Defects of Decreased Pulmonary Blood Flow

Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects

Obstructive Heart (Cardiac) Defects

Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects

Mixed (Cardiac) Heart Defects

Postpartum Thrombophlebitis

Initial Care of the Newborn (APGAR)

Nephrotic Syndrome

Nephrotic Syndrome

Newborn Physical Exam

Body System Assessments

Epispadias and Hypospadias

Newborn Reflexes

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Transient Tachypnea of Newborn

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Erythroblastosis Fetalis

Addicted Newborn

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Newborn of HIV+ Mother

Betamethasone and Dexamethasone

Magnesium Sulfate

Opioid Analgesics

Uterine Stimulants (Oxytocin, Pitocin)

Meds for PPH (postpartum hemorrhage)

Rh Immune Globulin (Rhogam)

Lung Surfactant

Eye Prophylaxis for Newborn (Erythromycin)

Phytonadione (Vitamin K)

Hb (Hepatitis) Vaccine

Rubeola – Measles

Rubeola – Measles

Varicella – Chickenpox

Pertussis – Whooping Cough

Influenza – Flu

Acute Otitis Media (AOM)

Antepartum Testing

Bronchiolitis and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Cerebral Palsy (CP)

Chorioamnionitis

Cleft Lip and Palate

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

Ectopic Pregnancy

Family Planning & Contraception

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS)

Gestational Diabetes (GDM)

Gravidity and Parity (G&Ps, GTPAL)

Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice)

Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Imperforate Anus

Incompetent Cervix

Intussusception

Marfan Syndrome

Maternal Risk Factors

Meconium Aspiration

Menstrual Cycle

Pediculosis Capitis

Pertussis – Whooping Cough

Phenylketonuria

Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH)

Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PROM)

Reye’s Syndrome

Rheumatic Fever

Signs of Pregnancy (Presumptive, Probable, Positive)

Spina Bifida – Neural Tube Defect (NTD)

Varicella – Chickenpox