Paediatrics 6 to 7 years common clinical presentations

This module has been structured to provide for an in-depth discussion of common migraine presentations for this age group. Migraines of all types for this group of the paediatric population are poorly and often very delayed in appropriate management and, delays frequently result in the child suffering the condition without appropriate medical care. 

Due to the relationship between these conditions and poor school attendance and achievement, it is critical, as part of the primary healthcare sector, that osteopaths are fully appraised of the differences in adult and child migraine presentations. And, that osteopaths are able to refer to appropriate medical professionals and support the child and family in managing these challenging and common clinical cases.

 

Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of common clinical presentations for a 6 to 7 year-old child.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate management of common clinical presentations for the 6 to 7-year old child.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of a multidisciplinary management plan for a 6 to 7-year old presenting with a complex clinical presentation.

 

Content Author: Emma Fairs

Emma Fairs is a registered osteopath who trained in the UK where she worked for two years before moving to New Zealand. Emma has been working in Christchurch for the last 26 years, in her private practice. Her main clinical focus has been the osteopathic management of obstetric and paediatric patients. Emma is currently working full-time at Ara Institute of Canterbury as Co-Programme leader of the Bachelor of Musculoskeletal Health and Post Graduate Diploma in Osteopathy.

Emma has been involved in the development of Osteopathy in NZ, both the regulation of the profession and the development of a training programme. She was part of the NZQA panel that accredited the Masters Degree in Osteopathy at Unitec, Auckland; and for four years acted as one of the two Monitors for the supply of the Degree. Between 1997 and 2008 she was an elected member of the New Zealand Register of Osteopaths (NZRO) Committee, and the Osteopathic Society of New Zealand (OSNZ) committee, initially organising the supply of post-graduate education in NZ, and for the last four years, in the position of OSNZ President. Since resigning from the position of President, Emma has consulted for the OSNZ and the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand (OCNZ). In 2010, Emma was appointed to the Osteopathic Council of New Zealand, and between 2012-2017 was chair of the Council. Emma is still currently a council member.

 

Estimated CPD Hours =  2.0 hours

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