PHSA - CHBC - Pediatric Foundations

Note: this course is hosted by UBC CPD, and you will need a UBC CPD account to enroll in it. If you haven’t already done so, you can create a free UBC CPD account here. When you click “Start Course” you will be redirected to UBC CPD’s eLearning site.

This continuing medical education course was designed for BC health care providers that care for children, youth, and their families. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles that make up patient-centered and family-focused care as they apply to pediatric patients.

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

• Describe the principles that make up Patient Centered and Family Focused Care
• Recognize the concepts that guide Culturally Sensitive and Trauma Informed Practice
• Identify the five childhood stages in terms of growth and development
• Utilize age appropriate assessment and communication techniques
• Identify the anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults
• Define the components of a complete pediatric physical assessment
• Recognize the normal fluid requirements of pediatric patients
• Identify the components of a safe medication order
• Calculate safe medication dosing

This course highlights the crucial differences between caring for adults and children, guides learners through the components of a complete pediatric physical assessment, and demonstrates how to calculate safe medication dosing for children. Special attention is paid to the concepts that guide culturally sensitive and trauma-informed practice.