Management of Pediatric Care

This advanced practice didactic course focuses on the health assessment of newborns, well children, adolescents in the primary care setting. There is a continued focus on anticipatory guidance and health promotion as related to care of the well child/adolescent. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of an evidence-based approach to care by examining the current trends and up to date practices in delivery of well care to pediatric/adolescent patients. Topics include but are not limited to routine health care maintenance, screening, developmental issues, genetic implications, family dynamics, self- care and common health concerns encountered in pediatric care settings.