This course offers a thorough introduction to pediatrics, focusing on the healthcare needs of children from birth through adolescence. It covers essential topics such as child development, preventive care, common pediatric illnesses, and specialized treatments for chronic conditions. Students will learn to assess physical, emotional, and social health in pediatric patients while mastering key clinical skills such as diagnosis, treatment, and communication with young patients and their families.
Key topics include:
- Neonatal care and early childhood development
- Immunizations and preventive health
- Diagnosis and management of common pediatric diseases
- Pediatric nutrition and growth
- Behavioral and mental health in children
- Care for children with special healthcare needs
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on clinical experiences, this course prepares participants to provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to pediatric patients. Ideal for healthcare professionals and students in medical or nursing programs seeking a specialization in pediatrics.
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