Around 10% of children are experiencing difficulty in school at any point in time. The prevalence of problems such as Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is around 10% or higher in some regions. It has therefore become necessary for family physicians to develop knowledge and skills to support these children, as there are large numbers accessing secondary and tertiary care. Larger numbers and long waiting time can have negative effects on children.
Using a case-based format, this course is designed to support the family physician in the development of skills for the initial assessment and management of children as they present in a primary care setting. This requires the enhancement of historical information, identification of physical factors that may be contributing to the child’s problems and measuring behaviour and academic skills in an efficient manner. The course provides a step-by-step path regarding two common clinical presentations of children whose chief complaint is “trouble in school”.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
1. Recognize the role of the physician in the continuum of care when a child presents with difficulty in school and the differing levels of involvement in such a child’s management.
2. Summarize the steps of evaluation for a child presenting with school problems, including:
3. Identify the differential diagnosis for learning and attention problems in a school-aged child.
4. Describe evidence-based interventions for uncomplicated Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
5. Outline an initial plan for intervention, including writing a basic case formulation that can be given to parents and/or school, and collaborating with school personnel to assist in the child’s management.
This project was made possible through the support of an unrestricted educational grant provided by Canadian Paediatric Society.
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This course expires on
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Maintenance of Certification (Section 1)
This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification program of The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by Memorial University of Newfoundland. Up to 2.0 Section 1 credit hours can be claimed.
Mainpro+
This one-credit-per-hour Group-Learning program meets the certification criteria of the College of Family Physicians of Canada and has been certified by the Office of Professional & Educational Development, Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University for up to 2.0 Mainpro+ credits.