Language: English
Short Description: Patient care has always been regarded as a complex model. Medical professionals nowadays range from vocational licensed professionals to medical doctors, respiratory therapists, nurses, etc. In this course, we are going to cover the things any healthcare professional working in Pediatrics or with Pediatric patients will need to know…whether it be in a private practice or hospital setting. We will start by exploring the most common diseases found in Pediatric patients. Next, we will discuss communicating with pediatric patients and the barriers that complicate such communication. Lastly, we will breakdown the age-related development factors from birth up to eighteen years.
Instructor Description: Though this course is self-paced, it is supported by a client adviser. Client advisers are available to answer student questions and monitor student progress to ensure completion of the course. Motivating and encouraging students, the client adviser gives students inspiration to succeed.
Certification: Included with this program, students receive exam vouchers for the following National Healthcareer Association (NHA) national certifications
Certified Medical Assistant (CCMA) National Certification Exam
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states' employment requirements by visiting your state's board of occupation.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
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Lesson 1
Module 1 - Common Chronic Diseases in the Pediatric Population
• Cystic Fibrosis
• Diabetes
• Asthma
• Sickle Cell
• Cerebral Palsy
Module 2 - Communicating with the Pediatric Patient
• Speaking with Pediatric Patients
• Speaking with Parents
• Barriers in Communication
Module 3 - Age-Related Physical and Developmental Factors for Children
• Birth-12 months
• 12-24 months
• 3-5 years
• 11-14 years
• 15-18 years
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