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MovED Virtual
Dates to be confirmed
Method of delivery: OnlineCourse Duration: 2-days
Cost: GBP 280.00
Reduced Cost: GBP N/A
Total Course Places: 48 (48 standard places currently available; 0 reduced rate places available)
CPD Points: 12. You will be able to download a pdf of your CPD certificate following attendance at the course.
There is no pre course reading for this course
VENUE
This MovED course will be delivered online in a virtual environment via zoom. We will send registered attendees the link.
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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 | ||
| 08.30-09.00 | Arrival | |
| 09.00-09.20 | Introduction | Whole group |
| 09.20-09.35 | Video quiz | Whole group |
| 09.35-10.15 | Terminology | Whole group |
| 10.15-10.50 | History, examination & formulation | Whole group |
| 10.50-11.10 | Break | |
| 11.10-11.55 | Paediatric movements in practice (stiff child) | Small group |
| 11.55 - 12.00 | Screen break | |
| 12.00-12.45 | Paediatric movements in practice (shaky, jerky child) | Small group |
| 12.45-13.30 | Lunch | |
| 13.30-14.15 | Principles of functional neurological movement disorders | Whole group |
| 14.15-15.00 | The clumsy child | Small group |
| 15.00-15.20 | Break | |
| 15.20-15.50 | Movement disorders in under 2s | Whole group |
| 15.50-16.35 | Tics and tourettes | Whole group |
| 16.35-16.50 | Questions & Close | Whole group |
| 16.50 | Close | |
| DAY 2 | ||
| 08.30-09.00 | Arrival | |
| 09.00-09.05 | Introduction | Whole group |
| 09.05-09.50 | How to investigate children presenting with movement disorders | Small group |
| 09.50-09.55 | Screen break | |
| 09.55-10.40 | Functional movement disorders | Small group |
| 10.40-11.10 | Management of the stiff child | Whole group |
| 11.10-11.30 | Break | |
| 11.30-12.15 | Management of the stiff child | Small group |
| 12.15-12.20 | Screen break | |
| 12.20-13.05 | Management and treatment of the jerky, twisty child | Small group |
| 13.05-13.50 | Lunch | |
| 13.50-14.20 | Treatable and paroxysmal movement disorders | Whole group |
| 14.20-15.05 | Emergencies | Small group |
| 15.05-15.25 | Break | |
| 15.25-15.40 | What not to miss | Whole group |
| 15.40-16.10 | Advances in paediatric movement disorders and some controversies | Whole group |
| 16.10-16.30 | Feedback and closing questions | Whole group |
| 16.30 | Close |
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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