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.
Pediatric
Concepts Covered:
- Infectious Disease Disorders
- Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Developmental Theories
- Developmental Considerations
- Adult
- Basic
- Respiratory Disorders
- EENT Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- EENT Disorders
- Pregnancy Risks
- Communication
- Neurological Emergencies
Study Plan Lessons
Varicella Case Study (Peds) (30 min)
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual
Life Support Review Course Introduction
Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms (in Pediatrics) Nursing Mnemonic (FINES)
Nursing Care Plan (NCP) for Infective Conjunctivitis / Pink Eye
Constipation and Encopresis (Incontinence)
Celiac Disease
Intussusception
Omphalocele
Strabismus
Conjunctivitis
Acute Otitis Media (AOM)
Tonsillitis
Cleft Lip and Palate
Pediatric Gastrointestinal Dysfunction – Diarrhea
Vomiting
Nutrition Assessments
Immunizations (Vaccinations)
Piaget’s Theory of Cognitive Development
Developmental Considerations for the Hospitalized Individual
Patients with Communication Difficulties
Pediatrics Course Introduction