Basic Paediatric and Maternal Care Course

Lesson 1 • Communication with Families and Children

Teaches developmentally appropriate communication strategies for patients and caregivers. Supports therapeutic relationships essential throughout all care settings.

Lesson 2 • Overview of Maternal-Child Health

Defines scope, key terminology, and population demographics in maternal-child health. Grounds subsequent clinical content in epidemiological and public health context.

Lesson 3 • Infection Prevention and Safety Standards

Introduces standard precautions, hand hygiene, and isolation protocols specific to maternal and paediatric units. Reduces healthcare-associated infection risk from day one of practice.

Lesson 1 • Menstrual Cycle and Hormonal Regulation

Explains follicular, ovulatory, and luteal phases and their hormonal drivers. Links cycle physiology to fertility assessment and contraceptive counselling.

Lesson 2 • Physiological Changes in Pregnancy

Catalogues cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and hormonal adaptations of pregnancy. Distinguishes normal adaptations from pathological deviations requiring intervention.

Lesson 3 • Conception and Early Implantation

Describes fertilisation, zygote formation, and implantation processes. Establishes the biological basis for early pregnancy recognition and dating.

Lesson 1 • Common Discomforts and Self-Care Education

Addresses nausea, back pain, oedema, and other common pregnancy discomforts with evidence-based interventions. Empowers patients to manage symptoms safely at home.

Lesson 2 • Routine Prenatal Surveillance

Covers scheduled assessments, fundal height measurement, and fetal heart rate monitoring across trimesters. Ensures timely detection of growth and well-being concerns.

Lesson 3 • High-Risk Pregnancy Identification

Identifies risk factors for preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, preterm labour, and fetal growth restriction. Triggers appropriate referral and intensified surveillance pathways.

Lesson 4 • Initial Prenatal Visit and History

Guides systematic collection of obstetric, medical, and psychosocial history at the first prenatal visit. Establishes baseline data for ongoing risk monitoring.

Lesson 1 • Labour Support and Pain Management

Reviews non-pharmacological comfort measures and pharmacological analgesia options during labour. Supports patient autonomy and informed choice throughout the birth process.

Lesson 2 • Obstetric Emergencies and Interventions

Covers shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord prolapse, placental abruption, and uterine rupture recognition and response. Prepares teams for rapid, coordinated emergency action.

Lesson 3 • Physiology and Stages of Labour

Explains uterine contractility, cervical change, and fetal descent across four labour stages. Provides the physiological basis for all intrapartum assessment skills.

Lesson 4 • Fetal Monitoring and Interpretation

Teaches electronic fetal monitoring strip interpretation using standardised classification systems. Connects fetal heart rate patterns to clinical decision-making and escalation.

Lesson 1 • Contraception and Interconception Care

Reviews postpartum contraceptive options, timing, and lactation compatibility. Supports informed family planning and optimal birth spacing for maternal health.

Lesson 2 • Postpartum Mood and Mental Health

Differentiates baby blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis using validated screening tools. Connects screening findings to timely referral and support resources.

Lesson 3 • Postpartum Haemorrhage Prevention and Management

Identifies risk factors and applies active management of the third stage to prevent haemorrhage. Guides stepwise pharmacological and procedural haemorrhage response.

Lesson 4 • Breastfeeding Support and Lactation

Teaches latch assessment, milk supply management, and common breastfeeding problem-solving. Equips clinicians to support exclusive breastfeeding goals effectively.

Lesson 1 • Systematic Newborn Physical Examination

Conducts head-to-toe newborn examination identifying normal variants and abnormal findings. Builds clinical pattern recognition for common congenital and birth-related conditions.

Lesson 2 • Newborn Screening and Prophylaxis

Reviews metabolic screening panels, hearing screening, and mandated prophylactic treatments. Ensures no required newborn intervention is missed before discharge.

Lesson 3 • Neonatal Transition Physiology

Explains cardiopulmonary, thermoregulatory, and metabolic transitions at birth. Provides the physiological basis for all newborn assessment and resuscitation decisions.

Lesson 4 • Neonatal Resuscitation Principles

Applies the neonatal resuscitation algorithm for apnoeic or bradycardic newborns. Prepares clinicians to lead or assist resuscitation in delivery room settings.

Lesson 1 • Anticipatory Guidance by Age Group

Delivers age-specific safety, nutrition, sleep, and behavioural guidance at well-child visits. Empowers families to create safe, nurturing environments at each developmental stage.

Lesson 2 • Growth Monitoring and Anthropometrics

Teaches accurate measurement of weight, length, head circumference, and BMI with correct chart plotting. Identifies growth faltering and obesity risk through trend analysis.

Lesson 3 • Developmental Milestones Across Childhood

Maps gross motor, fine motor, language, and social-emotional milestones from birth through adolescence. Enables timely identification of developmental delays for referral.

Lesson 4 • Immunisation Schedules and Counselling

Reviews recommended childhood immunisation schedules, contraindications, and catch-up protocols. Equips clinicians to address vaccine hesitancy with evidence-based communication.

Lesson 1 • Paediatric Dermatological Conditions

Identifies and manages eczema, impetigo, diaper dermatitis, and common rashes in children. Distinguishes benign from concerning skin findings requiring further workup.

Lesson 2 • Paediatric Respiratory Conditions

Covers assessment and management of bronchiolitis, croup, asthma, and pneumonia in children. Builds clinical reasoning for severity grading and escalation decisions.

Lesson 3 • Infectious Diseases in Childhood

Reviews common bacterial and viral infections including otitis media, urinary tract infections, and meningitis. Applies antibiotic stewardship principles to prescribing decisions.

Lesson 4 • Chronic Condition Management in Paediatrics

Applies care coordination principles for diabetes, epilepsy, and congenital heart disease in children. Supports families in managing complex conditions across home and clinical settings.