Paediatric Osteopathic Evaluation of the Newborn to Pre-School Aged Child
This is the first of a series of paediatric courses that will build on history taking, examination, assessment, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of the paediatric population who present to us in osteopathic practice.
This 2-day program is designed to provide osteopaths interested in treating children with an approach to assessing the well child and evaluating a child’s suitability for osteopathic care.
The course aims to provide the osteopathic practitioner with the ability to Identify normal development to enable recognition of abnormal presentations for each age group from birth to 4 years of age.
Age-appropriate development and common clinical presentations will be discussed; with screening protocols across all systems (neuromusculoskeletal, respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, skin, ear nose and throat) along with observational, evaluation of the social domains of speech and cognition to help to assess a child’s developmental progress.
Lecture presentations will be accompanied by handouts. Clinical examination of babies and children will be demonstrated to help with management in practice, assessment of a child’s health and evaluation of anatomical and physiological development. Attention will be given to Red and Yellow Flags and recognition of the need for referral will be highlighted.
Dates: May 18/19
Venue: Auckland Milleneum centre
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About Julie Fendall
Julie has over 40 years of clinical and teaching experience in Paediatrics. Having qualified originally at the British School of Osteopathy in London, then completing a Masters degree in Paediatrics in Melbourne, Julie has studied, taught and practised in osteopathic paediatrics throughout her career. She has contributed to the development of safe practice protocols for the Australian Osteopathic Association with regard to examination and treatment of babies and children. Julie is a breastfeeding counsellor and has completed more in-depth study in lactation, pregnancy, birth and post-natal care. Julie teaches both locally and internationally in paediatrics and maternal health and is involved with developing & teaching Masters level paediatric programs for post graduate groups in Europe.