VENUE
This MovED course will be delivered online in a virtual environment via zoom. We will send registered attendees the link.
Telephone: 01204 526 002
Car parking: N/A
Public transport: N/A
OBJECTIVES
Unusual movements in children can sometimes be difficult to describe and categorise. This 2 day course aims to cover a broad spectrum of movement disorders that are seen in children and will place emphasis on description, diagnosis and initial management of these conditions. It will include:
- Spasticity
- Dystonia
- Ataxia
- Tremor
- Chorea and myoclonus
- Stereotypies and tics
- Functional movement disorders
- Acute presentations of movement disorders
PROGRAMME
This is a 2-day course that will be delivered online in a virtual environment. You are expected to attend for the whole 2 days. It is recommended that you join the course via a laptop or computer. Please make sure that you join with a working microphone and video. Participation is expected at the course in order for you to recieve your certifcate.
PROGRAMME
| DAY 1 |
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| 08.30-09.00 |
Arrival |
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| 09.00-09.20 |
Introduction |
Whole group |
| 09.20-09.35 |
Video quiz |
Whole group |
| 09.35-10.15 |
Terminology |
Whole group |
| 10.15-11.05 |
History, examination & formulation |
Whole group |
| 11.05-11.20 |
Break |
|
| 11.20-12.05 |
Paediatric movements in practice (stiff child) |
Small group |
| 12.05-12.10 |
Screen break |
|
| 12.10-12.55 |
Paediatric movements in practice (shaky, jerky child) |
Small group |
| 12.55-13.40 |
Lunch |
|
| 13.50-14.25 |
Principles of functional neurological movement disorders |
Whole group |
| 14.25-15.10 |
The clumsy child |
Small group |
| 15.10-15.30 |
Break |
|
| 15.30-16.00 |
Episodic movements |
Whole group |
| 16.00-16.45 |
An approach to investigating children presenting with movement disorders |
Small group |
| 16.45-17.00 |
Questions & Close |
Whole group |
| 17.00 |
Close |
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| DAY 2 |
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|
| 08.30-09.00 |
Arrival |
|
| 09.00-09.05 |
Introduction |
Whole group |
| 09.05-09.50 |
Functional movement disorders |
Small group |
| 09.50-10.35 |
Tics and Tourette's |
Whole group |
| 10.35-10.50 |
Break |
|
| 10.50-11.30 |
Management of the stiff child |
Whole group |
| 11.30-12.15 |
Management of the stiff child |
Small group |
| 12.15-13.00 |
Lunch |
|
| 13.00-13.45 |
Management and treatment of the jerky, twisty child |
Small group |
| 13.45-14.30 |
Emergencies |
Small group |
| 14.30-14.45 |
Break |
|
| 14.45-15.15 |
What not to miss! |
Whole group |
| 15.15-15.45 |
Advances in paediatric movement disorders and some controversies |
Whole group |
| 15.45-16.00 |
Summary, questions, and close |
Whole group |
| 16.00 |
Close |
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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The course has been designed for clinicians who are developing an interest and expertise in Paediatric Movement Disorders including:
- Consultant Paediatricians
- Speciality Doctors
- Trainees in Neurology, Neurodisability and/or Community Child Health
If you are not currently a practising clinician or you hold a different job role to those listed above, please contact a member of the Short Course Team on +44(0) 1204 526 002 or email us at shortcourses@bpna.org.uk to discuss if you should attend this course.
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