Developmental Pediatrics (4 to 8 Credit Hours)

Catalog description

The purpose of this elective is to recognize the problem of childhood developmental delay and disability, the factors that contribute to the problem, the diagnostic process involved and the treatment modalities available to the patient. Upon completion, students should be able to correctly diagnose patients with various developmental delays and disabilities, understand the socio-economic factors that contribute to the problems, and utilize various treatment modalities for developmental delay and disability in children. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary approach which may include speech, occupational, and physical therapy, child psychology, and case management. Lecture Hours: 12 Lab Hours: 62 Contact Hours: 50 Repeatability: May not be repeated for credit. Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory, Audit College Restrictions: Medical College of Georgia Schedule Type (Primary): Lecture/Supervised Lab/Clinic Click here for the Schedule of Classes.