Course description

Participants will gain the knowledge and skills required to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage minor paediatric conditions, with an emphasis on evidence-based practice, family-centred care, legal and ethical considerations, and professional collaboration. In addition, the curriculum includes focused modules on respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, eye, and ear conditions, common allergies, growth and developmental concerns, mental health, immunizations, and preventive care.

Aims

The Paediatric Minor Illness Course aims to develop understanding and insights into common minor illnesses in the paediatric population and integrate current research, guidelines, and best practices in paediatric minor illness management.

Course outline

Day 1 : Dr Jai Ghanapathy Paediatric Consultant, Hillingdon Hospital

Learning Unit 1 : Dermatology

• Clinical decision-making in rashes and skin conditions in children
• Recognising and management of meningococcal diseases in children.
• Managing Atopic eczema

Learning Unit 2 : Abdominal And Genitourinary

• Abdominal Pain in children including diarrhoea, constipation, vomiting and nausea.
• GI Disorders in children including lactose intolerance and other milk  intolerances
• Managing UTI’s in children
• Diabetes in children

Learning  Unit 3: Endocrine and Auto Immune

• Diabetes in children
• Paediatric Inflammatory Multisystem syndrome
• Autoimmune conditions
• Allergies in children

Day 2 : Dr Sam Thenabadu, Paeds A&E Consultant

Learning Unit 4:

• Developmental red flags in children
• Physical Examination of the sick child
• Managing pyrexia and pain in children
• Pain in children
• Spotting the unwell child

Learning Unit 5: Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat (HEENT)

• Developmental red flags
• Common ENT presentations
• Diagnosis and management of otitis media , externa and glue ear.
• Adenovirus in children, Sinusitis and nose bleeds. The red throat
• Overview of eye conditions in children

Learning Unit 6 :Respiratory

• Respiratory conditions. Asthma management in children.
• Includes techniques for listening to the paediatric chest and how to auscultate
• Bronchiolitis, chest infections, covid in children and viral infections
• COVID in children

What will i learn?

• This course will develop your knowledge and confidence in seeing and treating children who present with minor ailments.
• Identify and Assess Minor Illnesses: Recognise the signs and symptoms of common minor illnesses in children, such as respiratory, gastrointestinal, skin, eye, and ear conditions.
• Implement Appropriate Interventions: Utilise evidence-based interventions and medications specific to paediatric patients.
• Communicate Effectively with Children and Families: Demonstrate effective communication skills to engage children and families in care decisions.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work effectively with nurse practitioners, paramedics, and pharmacists to provide cohesive care.
• Apply Legal and Ethical Principles: Adhere to the legal and ethical guidelines specific to paediatric care.
• Educate and Counsel Families: Provide education and support to families regarding disease prevention, management, and overall child well-being.
• Adapt to Different Healthcare Settings: Demonstrate flexibility in providing care across primary care, general practice, and urgent care environments.

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