Pediatrics

Catalog description

This course will focus on the pediatric population from birth through adolescence, surveying disorders common to the pediatric population. Fundamental elements of clinical medicine as the elements relate to health maintenance and wellness from birth through adolescence are covered as appropriately indicated. Normal growth and development are reviewed, together with suggestions for effective parent-child communication and interaction. Students learn effective counseling and preventive education strategies for enhancing treatment compliance, promoting positive health patterns and enhancing positive responses to illnesses in this patient population.