Introduction to Paediatrics

Categories: Paediatrics
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About Course

Introduction to Paediatrics course is designed to help medical students build a strong foundation for their paediatric clinical rotation. It focuses on the unique aspects of paediatric medicine, equipping learners with essential clinical skills and knowledge to confidently assess and manage common childhood conditions.

Through four structured modules, this online paediatrics course covers key topics including:

  • Growth and development milestones
  • Paediatric history-taking and physical examination
  • Childhood vaccination schedules and principles
  • Common paediatric conditions and their management

Ideal for MBChB students, early-year trainees, and anyone preparing for a paediatrics block, this course offers a practical, case-based approach to learning the core principles of common childhood conditions.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Understand what makes paediatric medicine distinct from adult care
  • Identify key developmental milestones across different age groups
  • Conduct a comprehensive paediatric history and examination
  • Use growth charts to assess normal and abnormal anthropometric measurements
  • Detect general danger signs in children requiring urgent attention
  • Recognise common paediatric conditions from basic case scenarios and distinguish them from similar presentations
  • Apply foundational principles of paediatric fluid management, including resuscitation, rehydration, ongoing losses, and maintenance therapy

Course Content

Module 1 – Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • What makes paediatrics unique?
  • Growth and developmental milestones
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  • Milestones

Module 2 – Approach to paediatric patient

Module 3 – Core paediatric concepts

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