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PED 401: Paediatrics & Child Health I: Growth, Development & Preventive Paediatrics (400 Level)
Child growth and developmental milestones, infant feeding, immunization (EPI), normal newborn care, common childhood infections, diarrhea, and dehydration.
Course Overview
Child growth and developmental milestones, infant feeding, immunization (EPI), normal newborn care, common childhood infections, diarrhea, and dehydration. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to...
What You'll Learn
- Plot and interpret infant and child growth parameters on standard WHO weight-for-age, height-for-age charts.
- Assess child developmental milestones across four domains and recognize early developmental red flags.
- Counsel mothers on exclusive breastfeeding, complementary feeding timing, and weaning practices.
- Detail the Nigerian EPI immunization schedule, contraindications, and cold chain maintenance.
- Assess dehydration severity in acute watery diarrhea and administer WHO Rehydration Plans A, B, and C.
Requirements
- Passing of 2nd Professional MBBS Part I / 300L clearance
Degree Programme Curriculum Context
This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree framework in Nigeria.
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Course Curriculum
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1. Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to Thrive: Structural Principles & Pathophysiological Derangements
PED 401 • 400L • Paediatrics • Chapter 1 • Lecture 1 Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to Thrive: Structural Principles, Functional Architecture & Pathophysiological Derangements Curriculum Reference: PED 401: Paediatrics & Child Health I: Growth, Development & Preventive Paediatrics (400 Level) • Paediatrics, Neonatology &...
2. Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to Thrive: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Management
PED 401 • 400L • Paediatrics • Chapter 1 • Lecture 2 Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to Thrive: Clinical Semiology, Differential Diagnosis & Evidence-Based Bedside Management Curriculum Reference: PED 401: Paediatrics & Child Health I: Growth, Development & Preventive Paediatrics (400 Level) • MDCN Professional MBBS Exam /...
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3. Child Growth Assessment: Milestones, Anthropometry, WHO Z-Scores & Failure to Thrive: Formative Clinical Case Assessment
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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
1 week
Skill Level intermediate
Taught in English
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