Queensland Health

PaRROT ProgramProfessional Development

Course Overviews 2014

PaRROT PD Course Overviews 2014 3

Contents

PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 1 5PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 1 - continued 6PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 2 7PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 2 - continued 8PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 3 9PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 3 - continued 10PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 4 11PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 4 - continued 12PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 5 13PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 5 - continued 14PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 1 15PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 1 - continued 16PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 2 17PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 2 - continued 18PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 3 19PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 3 - continued 20PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 4 21PD3300 - Growing Strong and Well Part 1 22PD3300 - Growing Strong and Well Part 1 - continued 23PD3300 - Growing Strong and Well Part 2 24PD3300 - Growing Strong and Well Part 2 - continued 25PD3400 - Chronic Disease Guidelines Part 1 26PD3400 - Chronic Disease Guidelines Part 2 27PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 1 28PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 1 - continued 29PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 2 30PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 2 - continued 31PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 3 32PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 3 - continued 33PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 4 34PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 4 - continued 35


PD3100 – Child Health Check Part 1When Ongoing Professional Development – Role specific

For Role Specific Average Time 150 Minutes = 2 ½ HoursTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3101Introduction

Cultural ResponseTopic 1 discusses the history, background and evidence base of the adult health check.

It explores the concept of primary health care and discusses the importance of routinely screening children.

This topic also introduces screening in child hood and discuss the value of routine screening of children and discusses and reviews the child health check screening tool.

• Discuss the background and history of child health checks

• Explain the relationship between child health check and chronic disease strategy

• Explain the importance and relevance of screening in child hood

• Identify the principles of an effective primary health care approach to child health services.

• Confidently use the child health check screening tool

Cross Cultural

Screening

Screening Tool

PD3102 Core

Maternal HistoryTopic 2 discusses maternal history and its potential impacts on an infant’s health. It explains the importance of collecting and using birth information as a baseline for screening.

The topic also introduces measurement and discusses the importance of monitoring a child’s growth and discusses screening of a child’s general appearance.

• Discuss the content of the child health check form• Collect maternal history information• Identify aspects of maternal history that may impact

on an infant’s health• Collect birth information • Explain how issues with birth can impact on an

infant’s health and well being• Explain the components of the measurement check• Conduct initial and ongoing measurement• Conduct an appearance check and discuss the

relevance of findings

Birth Information

Current Measurements

General Appearance




PD3104Development

MilestonesTopic 3 discusses the relevance and screening of developmental milestones in infants and children.

It reviews and discusses the relevance and screening of infant reflexes.

• Explain the rationale behind conducting developmental milestones and reflexes screening

• Describe the developmental milestone and reflexes checks at specific ages

• Refer appropriately if milestones or reflexes are consistently or markedly delayed

• Check and record milestones and reflexesInfant reflexes



For Role Specific Average Time 120 Minutes = 2 HoursTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3103Skin

IntroductionTopic 1 introduces and explores the basic anatomy and physiology of the skin, its function and common skin problems. It discusses skin rashes, including localised conditions and rashes from infectious diseases and identifies and discusses the causes and treatment of skin infections.

• Discuss the structure, physiology and function of the skin

• Describe the differences between normal healthy and unhealthy skin

• Identify rashes including those associated with infectious diseases

• Provide simple prevention and treatment of rashes• Identify common skin infections • Discuss the importance of treating skin infections• Describe impetigo • Discuss potential outcomes of untreated skin infections

Rashes

Infection

PD3105 Ears and Hearing

IntroductionTopic 2 introduces the child ear and hearing check. It provides information on screening of the ear using otoscopy, defines and explains the use of tympanometry and the audiometry in child hearing screening.

• Discuss the function of the ear and the importance of assessment

• List 5 causes of ear problems• Undertake a reliable ear assessment • Identify a normal ear canal and ear drum using

Otoscopy and Tympanometry• List abnormalities of the ear drum and ear canal• Read and interpret Tympanometry graphs• Discuss the importance of checking ears and hearing• Recognise abnormal results and refer for treatment• Clearly document hearing assessment results

Otoscopy

Tympanometry

Audiometry




PD3106 Eyes and Vision

IntroductionTopic 3 discusses the function and anatomy of the normal eye. It reviews and discusses screening of eyes and vision and describes potential abnormal findings and recommended follow up for these.

• Identify the normal eye, including structures • Describe how the eye works• Define visual acuity• Recognise and describe potential problems of the eye• Define Strabismus and amblyopia• Perform eye and vision assessments• Recognise abnormal results and refer for treatment

Eye Checks

Abnormal Findings




PD3107 Oral Health

IntroductionTopic 1 introduces oral hygiene and discusses the importance of oral health on general health.

It introduces oral health screening focusing on the teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue and discusses strategies required to maintain a child’s oral health.

• Conduct oral health screening• Discuss the importance of oral health• Recognise healthy gums and unhealthy gums• Identify some common problems of poor hygiene• Discuss the factors that contribute to poor oral hygiene

and good oral health habits• List 4 causes of misaligned teeth• Discuss causes and management of unhealthy gums• Discuss maintenance of a healthy mouth and brushing

teeth, including dental checks• Explain teeth brushing and flossing for adults and

children

Screening part 1

Screening part 2

Prevention

PD3108Nutrition

IntroductionTopic 2 introduces routine screening of a child’s nutritional status.

It defines and discusses the causes, prevention and treat-ment of anaemia in babies and children and the healthy food plate, daily recommendations of food groups and healthy food choices. It also examines ideal and poor child growth including overweight, obesity and failure to thrive.

• Discuss the nutritional requirements of babies and children

• Define iron deficiency anaemia and contributing factors • Interpret haemoglobin levels • Discuss the healthy food plate and food choices• Identify iron rich foods • Identify healthy childhood growth • Discuss the reasons for monitoring growth• Interpret growth charts• Identify poor growth and obesity • Refer a child with growth issues

Anaemia

Food

Growth




PD3113ARF / RHD

Acute Rheumatic FeverTopic 3 discusses signs, symptoms and management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease.

• Define Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

• Discuss the signs and symptoms of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

• Discuss ways of preventing Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

• Discuss management of Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease




PD3109Social and Emotional Health

IntroductionTopic 1 introduces and defines social and emotional well- being in children.

It discusses screening, brief intervention and referral for mothers and children in the first four years and for children aged 5 to 14 with poor social and emotional health.

• Discuss the relationship between the UN Declaration Of The Rights Of The Child 1959 and the need to ensure children are developing in an environment that is conducive to best possible life outcomes

• Perform a social and emotional well-being check on infants, young children and adolescents

• Define, identify and respond to the risk factors associated with post natal depression

• Identify and refer clients with post natal depression• Discuss the importance of a social an emotional

well-being check• Describe differences between child abuse & neglect• Utilise guidelines for response to a child’s social and

emotional well-being• Discuss management and referral for self-harm and

suicide or urgent concerns

0-4 Years

5-14 Years




PD3212Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

IntroductionTopic 3 introduces substance use and discusses the type and effect of the most common substances used and abused by children.

It discusses screening and brief interventions for substance use and provides practical guidelines on how to screen for and discuss substance use in children.

Topic 3 also defines and discusses causes and signs of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and discusses prevention and management of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

• Screen for substance use in children• Discuss substance use with young children• Provide brief interventions for substance use in

children• Discuss why young children use substances• Identify substances commonly used by young

children• Identify the signs and symptoms and discuss the

impacts of FASD• Screen for FASD• Discuss prevention, early detection and management

strategies for FASD

Screening

FASD - 1

FASD - 2




PD3110Child Safety

HarmTopic 2 introduces and defines the concepts of harm and potential harm to an infant or child in relation to abuse or neglect.

It describes the process for assessing an infant or child for harm or potential harm in relation to abuse or neglect and explains the importance and process of reporting incidents of harm or suspected harm to an infant or child.

• Define harm• Identify the types of child abuse including neglect• Accurately assess a child and determine harm and

neglect• Determine if an injury may be intentional or accidental• Discuss documentation and reporting process if a child

is deemed to be at risk of harm or neglect• Report harm or neglectAssessment

Reporting




PD 3111Injury Prevention

Home

Discusses safety and injury prevention in the home, water, outdoors and motor vehicles.

The topic also describes burn and scald injuries and discusses safety processes to prevent burns and scalds.

• Identify strategies to keep children safe from poisons• List at least 5 types of poisonous products• List 5 key factors to reduce the incidence of SIDS• Identify choking hazards• Discuss ways of preventing falls, including areas of

high risk for falls• Discuss the data on drowning in Australia• Identify water hazards in and around the home• Discuss strategies that reduce the risk of drowning• Identify hazards associated with outdoor safety • Discuss the use of restraints in a vehicle• Identify hazards associated with motor vehicle travel• Identify strategies that reduce the risk of injury and

death associated with motor vehicle use• Discuss the various types of burns and how to prevent

them• List 5 common causes of house fires• Describe strategies to educate young children and

carers about fire and burns

Water

Outdoor

Motor Vehicle

Burns


PD3200 – Adult Health Check Part 1When Ongoing Professional Development – Role specific


PD3201Introduction

BackgroundTopic 1 discusses the history, background and evidence base of the adult health check.

It explores the concept of primary health care, introduces screening in adulthood and discusses the value of routine screening of adults.

• Discuss the background and history of adult health checks

• Explain the relationship between adult health check and chronic disease

• Explain the importance and relevance of screening in adult hood

• Identify the principles of an effective primary health care approach to health services.

• Confidently use the adult health check screening tool

Primary Health Care

Screening

PD3202 Screening Tool

Tool Part 1

Topic 2 discusses and reviews the adult health check screening tool and introduces measurement, an important component of adult health screening.

• Demonstrate familiarity with the adult health check screening tool

• Identify what checks are done and when• Demonstrate an improved confidence in the use of

the adult health check screening tool• Identify the measurement components of the adult

health check• Define the reasons for conducting regular measure-

ments• Demonstrate an understanding of the process of

conducting measurements

Tool Part 2

Current Measurements




PD3203Skin

Introduction

Topic 3 introduces and explores the basic anatomy and physiology of the skin, its function and common skin problems.

It discusses potential problems of the skin including rashes and infections and provides an overview of screening of the skin.

• Discuss the structure, physiology and function of the skin

• Describe normal healthy and unhealthy skin • Identify different types of rashes • Provide simple prevention and treatment of rashes• Identify common skin infections that can be found on

screening• Discuss the importance of treating skin infections• Describe impetigo • Discuss potential outcomes of untreated skin infections

Screening




PD3204 Ears and Hearing

IntroductionTopic 1 introduces the adult ear and hearing check. It also provides information on the use of otoscopy, audiometry and tympanometry in ear and hearing screening.

• Describe the function of the ear• Discuss the importance of checking ears and hearing• Accurately document adult health ear and hearing

checks• Recognise abnormalities and refer for treatment• Clearly document hearing assessment results

Otoscopy

Tympanometry

PD3205 Eyes and Vision

Introduction

Topic 2 discusses the function and anatomy of the normal eye and reviews and discusses screening of eyes and vision.

• Identify the normal eye• Undertake a reliable eye assessment • List the types of eye tests and describe the procedure• Describe near and far sightedness• Define visual acuity• Recognise and describe problems and appearance of

the eye• Recognise abnormal results and refer for treatment

Eye Checks

PD3206 Gender Health

Men’s Health

Topic 3 discusses men’s and women’s health screening including sexual health, sexual functioning, reproductive health and continence.

• Discuss the components of the men’s and women’s health screen

• Identify what is required to screen for » Continence » Sexual health » Sexual function and » Reproductive health

• Discuss what follow up or referral may be requiredWomen’s Health




PD3207 Pathology

Screening - General

Topic 4 discusses the collection, interpretation and follows up of pathology for general health and lifestyle risk factors as part of routine adult health screening.

• Discuss the rationale for collecting pathology as part of an adult health check

• List the pathology that is collected as part of an adult health check

• Discuss the procedures for collecting pathology• Discuss the follow up processes

Screening - Lifestyle




PD3208 Oral Health

Introduction

Topic 1 introduces oral hygiene and discusses the importance of oral health on general health.

It discusses oral health screening including the teeth, gums, cheeks and tongue and identifies strategies required to maintain oral health.

• Discuss the importance of oral health• Define plaque and causes of tooth decay • Discuss influences of diet on oral health• Discuss the oral health screening process • Conduct oral health screening • Identify degrees of tooth decay• Make recommendations to reverse tooth decay• Recognise healthy gums • Discuss causes and management of unhealthy gums • Identify and provide follow up for other indicators of

poor oral health.• Describe good oral health habits• Discuss ways to maintain a healthy oral health

environment• Explain process of teeth brushing and flossing • Discuss the benefits of regular dental checks• Identify what issues require referral and to whom

Screening part 1

Screening part 2

Prevention




PD3209Nutrition

Introduction

Topic 2 introduces routine screening of an adult’s nutritional status and discusses the healthy food plate, daily recommendations of food groups and healthy food choices.

• Conduct nutrition checks on adults• Discuss appropriate daily fruit and vegetable quantities• Provide brief interventions if there are concerns

about a client’s nutritional status• Conduct nutritional promotion programs in the

community• Discuss the healthy food plate • Discuss the daily requirements from the main food

groups • Define ‘extras’ and discuss when and how much

should be consumed• Identify healthy food choices

Food




PD3210 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs

Introduction

Topic 1 introduces substance use and discusses the type and effect of the most common substances used and abused by adults.

It also discusses screening and brief interventions for substance use and provides practical guidelines on how to screen for and discuss substance use in adults.

• Discuss why substances are used• Identify substances commonly used• Conduct ATODS screening• Talk with clients about substance use• Ask clients about substance use• Provide brief interventions for substance use

Screening

PD3211 Healthy Aging

Physical Activity

Topic 2 discusses the assessment of physical activity levels and provides information on brief intervention for physical activity.

It reviews and discusses functional capacity and safety and screening for cognition and recall and identifies strategies for ensuring adults remain active and safe.

• Discuss the importance and benefits of physical activity

• Conduct physical activity screening • Define functional capacity and safety• Discuss when and how it is appropriate to screen for

safety• Define screening for cognition and recall• Discuss the relevance of the screening questions and

their responses• Discuss brief interventions, referral and follow up

options for physical activity, functional capacity, safety, cognition and recall.

Functional capacity and safety

Cognition and Recall

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PD3300 - Growing Strong and Well Part 1

When Ongoing Professional Development – Role specific


PD3301Healthy Pregnancy

Food

Topic 1 provides information on the best and most nutritious foods to ensure a healthy pregnancy and discusses the importance of nutrients in pregnancy.

It provides information on how to achieve and maintain wellness throughout pregnancy and discusses the factors that may influence wellness in pregnancy.

• Discuss the importance of good nutrition in pregnancy• Identify key food groups and nutrients and the role

they play • Discuss the importance of regular check ups• Recognise the importance of physical activity • Recognise the signs, symptoms and strategies to

overcome; constipation, heartburn and morning sickness

• Explain why food safety is important during pregnancy• Describe the relationship between smoking and alcohol

use during pregnancy and the health outcomes of mother and baby

• Identify diabetes in pregnancy and know when, where and how to refer for healthy outcomes for both mother and baby

Nutrients

Remaining well

Factors impacting wellness





PD3302 Breastfeeding

Benefits

Topic 2 discusses the benefits of breast feeding and provides strategies on how to successfully breast feed.

• Define the importance and benefits of breastfeeding • Utilise the current feeding guidelines for the first year, • Discuss the differences in growth between breastfed

babies and formula fed babies.• Define key terms related to breastfeeding, • Describe key factors for successful breastfeeding and

attachment, • Identify strategies and support to address issues

which may arise whilst breastfeeding.

Successful Breastfeeding

PD3303Iron Deficiency Anaemia (IDA)

IDA Mother

Topic 3 defines and discusses iron deficiency anaemia in pregnancy and infants and children and discusses its impacts on the growth and development the foetus, infant / child

It also provides information on healthy first feeds and the best way to introduce these feeds.

• Identify signs and symptoms of iron deficiency and anaemia

• Recognise how and when to screen for IDA• Describe preventative and treatment strategies for

IDA• Discuss when and how to refer in the event of

anaemia • Define iron deficiency and anaemia in early childhood.• Describe current guidelines for breastfeeding• Discuss appropriate introduction of solids • Discuss practical ways of introducing solid foods• Explain a healthy diet and eating practices for an

infant / child

IDA Infant / Child

First Foods





PD3304Monitoring Growth

Healthy Growth

Topic 1 defines optimal growth, and provides information on measuring growth in infants and children and describes the accurate use of growth charts.

• Recognise the importance of monitoring growth• Identify when growth should be monitored according

to age• Discuss how growth is monitored• Describe how percentile curves explain growth

patterns• Identify existing growth charts and current guidelines• Define the differences between growth charts • Explain common patterns of growth in Baby’s first 2

years• Discuss the importance of taking accurate

measurements• Demonstrate competency and accuracy in weighing,

measuring and recording weight, height/length and head circumference.

• Competently and accurately plot and interpret growth on the growth chart

• Discuss how and when to refer.• Discuss processes involved in action planning for

poor growth.

Measuring Growth

Growth Charts





PD3305Growth

Poor Growth

Topic 2 defines, describes and provides management strategies for poor growth including stunting, failure to thrive, overweight and obesity in infants and children.

• Describe the factors contributing to poor growth• Identify strategies to overcome these• Discuss who and where to refer a child who has been

identified with poor growth• Identify and describe factors that contribute to poor

growth in early childhood.• Identify strategies to address poor growth in early

childhood.• Describe action planning protocols for children with

poor growthOverweight and Obesity


PD3400 - Chronic Disease Guidelines Part 1


For Role Specific Average TimeTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3401Overview

History Please note: This course is in the early stages of development and will not be available until late 2014 or early 2015.

This is a proposed course outline and is subject to change.

Sections

PD3402Introduction

System EnablersHealth PromotionSelf-Management

PD3403Health Checks

Child Health CheckAdult Health Check

PD3404Management of Diagnosed Conditions

Medication SafetyDiagnosed ConditionsUsing the tablesCare plans


PD3400 - Chronic Disease Guidelines Part 2


For Role Specific Average TimeTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3405CQI in PHC

Introduction Please note: This course is in the early stages of development and will not be available until late 2014 or early 2015.

This is a proposed course outline and is subject to change.

ProcessRoles

PD3406Using the Guidelines

Bringing it togetherApplication to practice - AdultApplication to Practice - ChildLinking the CDG and PCCM


PD3500 - Primary Clinical Care Manual Part 1



PD3501Overview

Introduction

Topic 1 introduces the Primary Clinical Care Manual (PCCM) and discusses the practice factors that led to its development. It also provides an overview of the PCCM, describes its use and introduces each section.

• Describe the geographic and user scope of the PCCM

• Discuss the development and use of the PCCM• Describe structures and practice preceding and

following the development and implementation of the PCCMOverview

PD3502Governance Framework

Legislation Topic 2 Introduces the governance framework for best practice rural, remote and isolated practice.

It discusses when and why the PCCM would be used and discusses the workforce strategies that supported the use of the PCCM

• Identify and discuss the three components of the governance framework for rural, remote and isolated practice including

» The Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996 » The scope and use of the PCCM » Workforce development strategies

• Discuss the governance of use of the PCCM in jurisdictions outside of Queensland

Guidelines

Workforce





PD3503Medicines and the PCCM

Legislation Topic 3 discusses the scheduling of medicines it also provides information of the use of the PCCM in relation to the administration and or supply of medicines.

It provides information on processes for effective communication to ensure safe care provision for patients.

• Explain scheduling of medicines and how this impacts on practice

• Differentiate between a Clinical Care Guideline and Health Management Protocol in relation to medicine use

• Use the PCCM as guide in administering and or supplying medicines

Administering and Supplying

Safe Practice




For Role Specific Average Time 120 Minutes = 2 hoursTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3504History

Initial assessment

Topic 1 introduces the processes required for effective initial assessment of a patient presenting to a clinic, it discusses comprehensive history taking including effective interview and communication techniques.

• Identify the general principles of an initial assessment• Define rapid assessment• Define the types of history that could be taken on a

patient• Discuss the process of taking a history • Identify components of good interview techniques• Define the SOCRATES approach to symptom as-

sessment • Identify routine clinical observations• Identify other observations and discuss when they

would be conducted

Patient History

PD3505Assessment

Physical Examination 1

Topic 2 describes comprehensive physical examination from head to toe.

• Discuss the reason for conducting a physical examination

• Assess general appearance and hydration• Discuss how to complete a full assessment on all

body systems• Discuss the process for requesting and reviewing

diagnostic and pathology procedures• Discuss safe practice processes, including

medication safety and clinical handover.Physical Examination 2




For Role Specific Average Time 120 Minutes = 2 hoursTopics Modules Overview Learning Objectives

PD3506Resuscitation

Life SupportTopic 3 discusses immediate management of a collapsed patient.

It explains the use of the PCCM to guide the management of life threatening emergencies.

• Discuss the immediate management of a collapsed patient

• Utilise the basic and advanced life support flowcharts • Discuss clinical management and assessment of

cardiorespiratory arrest• Discuss the management and principles of oxygen

therapy and Intraosseous infusion• Use the PCCM for managing emergencies requiring

resuscitation

Other Emergencies 1

Other Emergencies 2





PD3507Emergency

Emergency Presentations 1

Topic 1 provides information on the use of the PCCM to manage cardiovascular, neurological, musculoskeletal, environmental, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary emergencies. It also provides information on the management of acute wounds, burns, poisoning and Toxinology

• Use the PCCM as a guide for the management of a range of emergencies



PD3508General

General Presentations 1Topic 2 describes the use of the PCCM to assist with the management of a range of presentations including allergic reactions; respiratory, nervous system, eyes, skin, urinary tract, mouth and dental problems; foot infections, chronic wounds, communicable and chronic diseases.

• Use the PCCM as a guide for the management of a range of non-life threatening presentations

General Presentations 2





PD3509Mental Health and Substance use

Mental Health Assessment

Topic 3 describes the use of the PCCM to assist with a mental health assessment. It also discusses the use of the PCCM to assist with a range of mental health presentations including suicide behaviour or risk; behavioural emergencies; delirium; dementia; psychosis; mood disorders; anxiety, eating disorders; sleep problems; alcohol, tobacco and other drugs misuse.

Use the PCCM as a guide for • The management of a range of presentations for

mental health issues • Conducting a comprehensive mental health

assessment• Identifying risks associated with suicide, violence and

other vulnerabilities

Mental Health Presentations 1

Mental Health Presentations 2





PD3510Sexual and Reproductive Health

Women and antenatal health

Topic 1 provides information on managing women’s general, reproductive, sexual and antenatal health.

It discusses the use of the PCCM to guide the management of pregnancy and birthing presentations and the provision of screening and management of sexually transmitted infections.

Use the PCCM to assist in• Conducting well women health checks• Providing Antenatal care• Managing and clinical issues in pregnancy, labour,

delivery and post delivery• Managing rape / sexual assault• Understand the general principles of screening for

and managing sexually transmitted infections (STI)• Discuss the various STIs, their most likely

presentation and management• Understand the link between PID and STI

Pregnancy and birth

Sexually transmitted infections

PD3511Paediatrics History and Assessment

History

Topic 2 describes special considerations for child presentations and the process of taking a comprehensive history and discusses the physical assessment of a child.

• Identify risk signs that indicate a child is very unwell• Discuss risk factors that may impact on a child’s care

and recovery• Discuss strategies for determining pain in a child• Use the PCCM to guide in the history taking and

conducting a physical examination on child presentations

• Discuss the general principles of conducting a physical examination in a child

Physical examination





PD3512Paediatric Presentations

Paediatric Presentations 1

Topic 3 describes the decision support pathways for child presentations and the assessment and management of meningitis; immune complications; ear, eye, respiratory, gastrointestinal and urinary tract problems; infections of the bones and joints and suspected child abuse and neglect.

Use the PCCM to assist in• General child presentations• Suspected abuse and neglect• A child presenting with infections or other health

issues.Paediatric Presentations 2

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