Pediatrics Course

Lesson 1 • Paediatric Age Groups and Definitions

Defines neonatal, infant, toddler, school-age, and adolescent categories. Accurate age classification underpins every subsequent clinical decision.

Lesson 2 • Ethical and Legal Principles in Paediatrics

Covers consent, assent, confidentiality, and child protection obligations. Ethical competence is foundational before any clinical skill is applied.

Lesson 3 • Normal Vital Signs by Age

Presents age-stratified reference ranges for heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure. Recognising normal values enables rapid identification of abnormality.

Lesson 1 • Failure to Thrive and Growth Faltering

Defines growth faltering, its organic and non-organic causes, and initial workup. Early recognition prevents long-term nutritional and developmental harm.

Lesson 2 • Puberty and Adolescent Growth

Covers Tanner staging, pubertal timing norms, and growth velocity during adolescence. Distinguishes normal puberty from precocious or delayed variants.

Lesson 3 • Developmental Screening Tools

Introduces validated screening instruments used in routine well-child visits. Standardised tools improve early detection of developmental disorders.

Lesson 4 • Growth Chart Interpretation

Teaches plotting and reading weight, height, and head circumference on standardised charts. Correct interpretation distinguishes normal variation from pathological trends.

Lesson 1 • Neonatal Examination Specifics

Details the newborn examination including reflexes, fontanelles, and congenital anomaly screening. Neonatal findings require distinct interpretation from older paediatric norms.

Lesson 2 • Systematic Paediatric Physical Examination

Presents a head-to-toe examination sequence adapted for paediatric cooperation and age. Systematic approach ensures no system is omitted during assessment.

Lesson 3 • Communicating with Children and Families

Teaches verbal and nonverbal strategies for engaging children across developmental stages. Effective communication reduces anxiety and improves examination cooperation.

Lesson 1 • Nutritional Deficiencies in Children

Identifies clinical presentations of iron, vitamin D, zinc, and iodine deficiencies. Recognition and correction prevent developmental and growth consequences.

Lesson 2 • Infant Feeding and Breastfeeding Support

Covers breastfeeding physiology, latch technique, and formula selection criteria. Nutritional adequacy in infancy underpins long-term health outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Childhood Immunisation Schedules

Explains recommended vaccine schedules, catch-up protocols, and contraindications. Adherence to schedules maximises herd immunity and individual protection.

Lesson 4 • Vaccine Hesitancy and Counselling

Addresses parental concerns about vaccine safety using evidence-based communication. Motivational interviewing techniques improve acceptance rates.

Lesson 1 • Gastrointestinal Conditions

Addresses acute gastroenteritis, constipation, GERD, and abdominal pain evaluation. GI complaints account for a significant proportion of paediatric emergency visits.

Lesson 2 • Childhood Asthma and Allergic Disease

Covers asthma diagnosis, severity classification, controller therapy, and anaphylaxis management. Chronic allergic disease requires long-term monitoring and family education.

Lesson 3 • Respiratory Tract Infections

Covers otitis media, pharyngitis, croup, bronchiolitis, and pneumonia diagnosis and treatment. Respiratory infections are the leading cause of paediatric outpatient visits.

Lesson 4 • Skin Conditions in Children

Identifies eczema, impetigo, tinea, and viral exanthems with appropriate treatment plans. Dermatological conditions are among the most common paediatric primary care presentations.

Lesson 1 • Weight-Based Dose Calculation

Teaches weight-based and body surface area dosing methods with maximum dose limits. Accurate calculation is the primary safeguard against paediatric medication errors.

Lesson 2 • Pharmacokinetics in Children

Explains how absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion differ across paediatric ages. Developmental pharmacokinetics determine why adult doses cannot be scaled directly.

Lesson 3 • Common Paediatric Medications

Reviews analgesics, antipyretics, antibiotics, and anticonvulsants used most frequently in children. Familiarity with common agents reduces prescribing errors and adverse events.

Lesson 1 • Paediatric Assessment Triangle

Introduces the Paediatric Assessment Triangle for rapid across-the-room evaluation. This tool guides immediate triage decisions before hands-on examination.

Lesson 2 • Paediatric Cardiac Arrest and CPR

Presents paediatric basic and advanced life support algorithms and post-resuscitation care. Correct CPR technique and rhythm recognition are critical survival skills.

Lesson 3 • Shock Recognition and Initial Treatment

Defines compensated and decompensated shock types and guides fluid resuscitation. Early recognition and treatment of shock significantly improves survival outcomes.

Lesson 4 • Paediatric Seizure Management

Addresses febrile seizures, status epilepticus, and first-line anticonvulsant protocols. Timely treatment prevents hypoxic brain injury during prolonged seizures.

Lesson 1 • Neglect and Emotional Abuse

Defines medical neglect, supervisory neglect, and emotional abuse with clinical indicators. These forms of maltreatment are often underrecognised and underreported.

Lesson 2 • Compulsory Reporting and Documentation

Explains reporting obligations, documentation standards, and inter-agency collaboration. Accurate records are essential for legal proceedings and child protection outcomes.

Lesson 3 • Sexual Abuse Assessment

Covers disclosure handling, forensic interview principles, and physical examination findings. Proper assessment preserves evidence and minimises re-traumatisation.

Lesson 4 • Trauma-Informed Paediatric Care

Applies trauma-informed principles to clinical encounters with maltreated children. This approach reduces re-traumatisation and builds therapeutic trust.