513-407 Paediatrics

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Subject Description

Students will build on a knowledge of normal physical and psychological development of children and adolescents from previous subjects and aspects of paediatric management integrated into units of Musculoskeletal, Neurological and Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy given in Year 3. On completion of the teaching program in Paediatrics, students should comprehend clinical management of children presenting with abnormal development and / or movement problems as related to musculoskeletal, cardiothoracic and neurological conditions and include the family perspective in relation to having a child with illness or disability. The student should appreciate the difference in management between children and adults, the specific needs and the complex nature of children with long term and /or multiple problems and the significance of the grieving process within the families of children with life threatening illness or long term disabilities. Opportunity is given to develop communication and clinical observation skills in interacting with children, adolescents and their families; skills to analyse and record assessment findings; skills to determine physiotherapy aims and specific objectives and the ability to plan and deliver treatment programs. Paediatric clinical placements can be hospital or community based.

Assessment

Clinical assessment (60%); Case and topic presentation (25%). End of Rotation: Annotated bibliography (15%). Students must pass both clinical and theoretical components of the assessment in order to pass the subject.