Unit Code: MED704

Unit Name: Paediatrics

Description: This unit builds on the knowledge and skills gained in MED501, MED502, MED601 or MED602. Students are expected to gain more in-depth knowledge and skills in the practice of Paediatrics and Child Health and to apply previous knowledge to the treatment and management of common illnesses in children. The purpose of this course, with reference to the childhood population, is summarised below: 1. To improve knowledge and develop an understanding of the promotion of health, the etiopathogensis and methods of prevention of diseases in children. 2. To improve or acquire proficiency in basic clinical skills, in particular to develop an ability to: -Obtain a full and accurate patient history from the primary care givers -Carry out a complete physical examination of a child undertake appropriate investigations -Interpret the findings, make a provisional diagnosis, and institute appropriate management -Monitor the progress of the patient\'s condition, and determine the prognosis -Acquire competence in performing basic practical procedures. 3. To develop the ability to recognise common medical emergencies in children and manage them appropriately in the initial phase. 4. To develop attitudes to achieve a high standard of paediatric practice in relation to the care of patients. 5. To develop attitudes, characteristics and attributes relevant for ongoing professional development 6. To improve skills in accessing current medical knowledge or literature and search the evidence for best practice. 7. To develop interpersonal and inter-professional communication skills including counselling skills.

Learning Target Outcomes: At the end of MED704, the student should: 1. Demonstrate some advanced and some specialised communication skills and proficiency in taking an accurate and relevant history and in conducting a complete physical examination on patients. 2. Demonstrate competence in undertaking and interpreting appropriate investigations as a critical thinker. 3. Use critical thinking to generate and synthesise provisional and/or differential diagnoses. 4. Demonstrate competence in performing expected essential practical procedures. 5. Be proficient in recognising common medical conditions, emergencies and their severity as well as key related public health issues; and discuss the management principles as a critical thinker and leader. 6. Exercise initiative and independence in the demonstration of compassion and attributes for ongoing professional development and for ethical evidence-based practice.

Prerequisite: MED702, MED705, MED706 & MED707

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2