Pediatric Continuing Education Course

Lesson 1 • Family-Centred Care Principles

Defines the role of caregivers as partners in paediatric treatment decisions. Connects communication strategies to improved adherence and outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Paediatric Anatomy and Physiology

Highlights key anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults. Builds understanding of why paediatric patients require distinct clinical approaches.

Lesson 3 • Ethical and Legal Frameworks

Addresses consent, assent, and confidentiality specific to minors. Grounds practitioners in the ethical obligations unique to paediatric practice.

Lesson 1 • Developmental Screening Tools

Introduces validated screening instruments for developmental and behavioural concerns. Connects screening results to referral pathways and follow-up planning.

Lesson 2 • Structured History-Taking Techniques

Teaches a reproducible framework for gathering chief complaint, history of present illness, and past medical history. Reduces omissions and improves diagnostic accuracy.

Lesson 3 • Vital Signs and Growth Monitoring

Defines normal vital sign ranges and growth chart interpretation by age. Links deviations to early identification of pathology.

Lesson 4 • Documentation and Clinical Reasoning

Covers accurate charting of paediatric findings and construction of a problem list. Reinforces the link between thorough documentation and safe clinical decisions.

Lesson 1 • Infectious Disease Recognition

Identifies bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections common in paediatric populations. Emphasises distinguishing features that guide empiric treatment decisions.

Lesson 2 • Respiratory Conditions in Children

Covers asthma, bronchiolitis, croup, and pneumonia presentation and differentiation. Builds pattern recognition for the most common paediatric emergency presentations.

Lesson 3 • Neurological and Behavioural Presentations

Covers febrile seizures, headache, ADHD, and anxiety in children. Links clinical presentation to appropriate diagnostic workup and referral criteria.

Lesson 4 • Gastrointestinal and Nutritional Disorders

Addresses gastroenteritis, constipation, GERD, and failure to thrive. Connects nutritional assessment to diagnosis and management planning.

Lesson 1 • Pharmacokinetics in Paediatric Patients

Explains absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion differences by developmental stage. Establishes why adult dosing cannot be directly scaled to children.

Lesson 2 • Weight-Based Dosing Calculations

Teaches mg/kg dosing, maximum dose limits, and dose rounding principles. Reduces calculation errors through structured practice with common paediatric medications.

Lesson 3 • Caregiver Medication Counselling

Provides techniques for teaching caregivers accurate dosing, timing, and storage. Improves adherence and reduces home administration errors.

Lesson 4 • Medication Error Prevention

Identifies high-risk scenarios for paediatric medication errors and mitigation strategies. Reinforces a safety culture through systematic verification practices.

Lesson 1 • Vaccine Hesitancy and Communication

Addresses caregiver concerns about vaccine safety using motivational interviewing techniques. Equips clinicians to reduce hesitancy without damaging the therapeutic relationship.

Lesson 2 • Well-Child Visit Schedule and Content

Outlines recommended visit frequency, screening components, and counselling topics by age. Connects preventive visits to early detection of developmental and health concerns.

Lesson 3 • Childhood Immunisation Principles

Explains vaccine schedules, catch-up protocols, and contraindications for paediatric immunisations. Builds confidence in managing complex vaccination scenarios.

Lesson 4 • Nutrition and Obesity Prevention

Covers breastfeeding support, complementary feeding, and childhood obesity screening. Links dietary guidance to prevention of chronic disease in later life.

Lesson 1 • Shock Recognition and Initial Treatment

Differentiates hypovolaemic, distributive, and cardiogenic shock in children. Connects early recognition to fluid resuscitation and escalation protocols.

Lesson 2 • Respiratory Emergencies Management

Covers recognition and initial management of severe asthma, respiratory failure, and foreign body obstruction. Builds decision-making speed for time-sensitive airway events.

Lesson 3 • Seizure Management in Children

Addresses acute seizure management, status epilepticus protocols, and post-ictal assessment. Links pharmacologic intervention timing to outcome improvement.

Lesson 4 • Paediatric Assessment Triangle

Teaches the three-component rapid visual assessment for appearance, work of breathing, and circulation. Provides a reproducible first-impression tool for any acutely ill child.

Lesson 1 • Compulsory Reporting and Legal Obligations

Clarifies reporting thresholds, documentation requirements, and clinician protections. Connects timely reporting to child safety outcomes.

Lesson 2 • Types and Patterns of Child Maltreatment

Defines physical abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and sexual abuse with clinical indicators. Establishes a classification framework for systematic recognition.

Lesson 3 • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Describes the roles of social work, law enforcement, and child advocacy centres. Builds skills for effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.

Lesson 4 • Forensic History and Examination

Teaches trauma-informed history-taking and documentation of suspicious injuries. Ensures evidence integrity and minimises re-traumatisation during the clinical encounter.

Lesson 1 • Transition to Adult Care

Guides preparation of adolescents with chronic conditions for adult healthcare systems. Ensures continuity and self-management competency at the point of transfer.

Lesson 2 • Asthma Long-Term Management

Covers stepwise therapy, action plan development, and trigger identification for paediatric asthma. Links controller medication adherence to reduced exacerbation frequency.

Lesson 3 • Chronic Condition Care Coordination

Presents models for coordinating specialists, schools, and community resources for complex patients. Reduces care fragmentation and improves family-reported outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Neurodevelopmental Condition Management

Covers ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and learning disabilities across the care continuum. Builds skills for coordinating medical, educational, and behavioural interventions.