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Managing long term childhood conditions

Recommend management plans for children who have long-term conditions and incorporate individual and family impacts into those plans.

Managing long term childhood conditions
CPD 10.5 hours accredited learning
Learning format Self-paced online, start anytime
Recognition Digital badge upon completion

Overview

Managing long term childhood conditions
The "Managing Long-Term Childhood Conditions" course offers healthcare professionals the knowledge and tools to effectively support children with chronic illnesses. Covering common childhood conditions like asthma, allergies, and developmental disorders, the course emphasizes a family-centered approach to care. Through practical frameworks, such as the FAMILY mnemonic, case studies, and communication strategies, participants will learn to manage complex consultations, develop treatment plans, and engage allied health professionals. This course also highlights the importance of early intervention, education, and family dynamics in promoting positive outcomes.

What you will learn

  • Recognise key clinical features and subtypes
  • Develop practical treatment plans using topical, systemic and procedural options
  • Identify triggers, patient factors and long-term management strategies
  • Apply evidence-based approaches in everyday clinical practice

Course contents

Meet your presenter

Dr Simon Shingler

Dr Simon Shingler

MBChB(Hons) FRNZCGP 

Dr Simon Shingler has been in general practice since 2013 and has a special interest in paediatrics. 

CPD hours

Education hours4.5
Reviewing performance hours6.0
Total CPD hours10.5

Accreditations

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

Accreditation number: 788767

Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine

Accreditation number: 38234

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Gain an introduction to managing common health conditions seen in children and adolescents.

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