P12 Assessment & management of minor illness in young people (5-18 years old)

Course summary

Around 40% of primary care patients are under the age of 18 and health care providers must be aware of the differences between treating children and treating adults. This course covers the anatomical and physiological considerations in children, their physical examination and how to assess and manage their common complaints. As the focus is on 5-18 year old patients, this is perfect for school nurses and other practitioners who treat this age group.

Who should attend?

School nurses
Nurse practitioners
Practice nurses

Important notes

INCLUDED:
Equipment, course materials, evaluation and certificate of attendance

Cost

Course duration	Course CPD	In-house Course
4 day(s)	28 hour(s)	POA

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Aims / objectives

Discuss the anatomical and physiological differences in 5-18 year olds
Take a structured history within an appropriate age related context
Conduct a structured physical examination of the reviewed body systems
Be more confident in assessing and managing common complaints seen in young people (including triage essentials)

Course programme

Are children different? The anatomical & physiological considerations in 5-18 year olds
History taking & physical exam techniques
ENT/lymphatic examination and practice
Common conditions such as sore throat, ear infection and UTI
Respiratory assessment and practice
Respiratory conditions: acute exacerbation of asthma, upper versus lower respiratory tract infections, bronchitis and pneumonia
Cardiac assessment and practice
Abdominal examination and practice
Acute abdominal presentations covering emergency conditions, constipation and UTIs
Acute skin complaints- eczema flare-ups, infestations, fungal, bacterial & viral infections
Systems review/practice

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TBA