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TM5534 - Tropical Paediatrics
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
3 |
Administered by: |
College of Public Health, Medical and Vet Sciences |
This subject covers the epidemiology, aetiology, diagnosis, management and prevention
of major conditions contributing to mortality and morbidity in children living in
tropical settings, including Indigenous Australian children. Whilst the majority of
teaching for this subject is lecture based, there are opportunities to learn from
and with peers via a group presentation, case discussions and interactive sessions
throughout the course. This subject has a strong clinical focus and as such is recommended
for clinicians only. It is a pre-requisite to TM5559: Clinical Tropical Paediatrics.
Learning Outcomes
- assess a sick child and using an understanding of pathophysiology develop a management
plan for shock;
- explain the pathophysiology, diagnosis and clinical management of common diseases
of childhood in tropical environments;
- evaluate the various stages of under nutrition in children, including specific issues
such as iron deficiency, and plan appropriate management;
- examine public health issues affecting child health in tropical and resource poor
settings;
- articulate the principles of management of newborns in resource poor settings and
examine public health issues affecting child health in resource poor settings.
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