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Method of delivery: Face to faceCourse Duration: 2-days
Cost: GBP N/A
Reduced Cost: GBP N/A
Total Course Places: 0 (0 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
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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