Pediatric Course Bundle - 15 Hours
Included Courses
Courses included in this package. Click on a course to learn more.
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Cerebral Palsy: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Intervention Approaches 2
Course release date: 10/7/2024
Course Overview
This course is designed to equip clinicians with the latest evidence-based literature and practical tools for treating cerebral palsy (CP). This course will educate learners on how to utilize standardized assessments and create client-centered intervention plans tailored for children with CP, their families, and caregivers. The goal is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to improve the quality of life for children with CP through effective and compassionate care. Explore the best practices and strategies in managing and treating pediatric cerebral palsy. -
Recognizing & Preventing Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma 2
Course Release: 4/8/2024
About the course
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in either pediatric care or emergency settings, focusing on identifying and treating abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants and children. Timely and precise diagnosis is crucial for maximizing positive outcomes. Additionally, accurate diagnosis is essential, as misdiagnosis may result in additional AHT, other forms of trauma to the infant/child, or irreversible harm to the family if AHT is wrongly identified.
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High-Frequency Ventilation of the Newborn, 3rd Edition 1
Course release date: 1/8/2024
About the Course
This intermediate-level course is intended for respiratory therapists, nurses, and physicians. The purpose of this course is to introduce the basic principles behind the use of high-frequency ventilation (HFV) to achieve optimal ventilation and oxygenation in the neonate. The major classifications of high-frequency ventilation are discussed along with indications, advantages, disadvantages, and potential hazards associated with its application. Specific HFV strategies for various disease processes are presented, and the course follows with a case study to help bring the information together. This course is useful for clinicians interested in gaining foundational and updated knowledge about HFV use in the neonate.
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Pediatric Headaches: Recognizing the Warning Signs, 2nd Edition 8
Course release date: 7/8/2024
Course Overview
In this course, we will delve into the diverse spectrum of headaches in children and adolescents, examining preventive measures, acute headache scenarios, and the crucial identification of “red flags” indicative of serious or life-threatening causes. We will analyze the components of pediatric history and neurological examinations, offering insights into primary and secondary headache examples, and those stemming from various disease processes. By the course’s conclusion, healthcare providers will be equipped to adeptly recognize red flags, articulate signs and symptoms pertinent to pediatric patients with headaches and differentiate between different classifications of these headaches—thereby alerting parents and providers to potential underlying health diagnoses and facilitating timely intervention for improved patient outcomes. -
Tobacco, E-cigarette and Nicotine Product Use Among Youth 2
Course release date: 10/09/2023
About the course
This comprehensive course equips nurses and health professionals with essential knowledge and skills to address the pressing youth tobacco and nicotine epidemic. Participants will gain a deep understanding of prevention and control strategies to reduce youth access and use and effective screening and cessation strategies for nicotine dependency. The course emphasizes the detrimental impact of commercial tobacco, the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States, and highlights the risks posed by various tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Participants will explore the addictive properties of nicotine, its detrimental effects on brain development, and the imperative of preventing youth initiation of tobacco use. Armed with evidence-based tools and resources, healthcare providers will be empowered to educate, screen, and support youth in quitting tobacco and nicotine habits, significantly impacting their long-term health and well-being.