Paediatric Respiratory & Orthopaedic Workshop

Tutor: Paul Ritson Grad Dip Phys MCSP & Peter Beirne Grad Dip Phys MCSP
Duration: 2 day(s)

Course Description:

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This exciting course focuses on 2 specific areas of Paediatric therapy – respiratory and orthopaedics.The course has 2 theme specific days, and comprises a mix of theory and practical workshops.

The delegate will gain insight into the assessment, management and problem solving in this challenging client group. Practical skills will also be taught in the workshops, including CXR interpretation in respiratory and orthopaedic patients. Therapists carrying out on call duties involving children may find the respiratory component of this course particularly useful.

Throughout, this course will be led in an open style, encouraging delegate participation and exchange of ideas and information.

Respiratory Workshop

Anatomy, physiology and the differences between children and adults
Methodological approach to respiratory assessment
Problem solving and clinical reasoning for respiratory patients
Positioning for ventilation and perfusion in the paediatric age group
Interpretation of Paediatric CXR’S
CXR workshop
Humidification (workshop)
Suction and airway management (workshop)
Distraction and trickery in paediatrics (workshop)
Problem solving skills using the case study approach (workshop)

Orthopaedic workshop

Growth and development of the skeleton
Growth phases and how they affect the body
Common orthopaedic problems and management
Use of X Rays in Paediatrics with conditions discussed
Children in sport, including the effects of puberty
Talent identification and age banding
Role of physiotherapy
Effects of training and exercise
Talipes – cause, presentation and management
Ponsetti technique explained and taught in workshop format

Who Can Attend:

This course is suitable for all therapists looking to refresh or update their knowledge and skills in relation to Evidence Based paediatric therapy.