OCOM 8025 - Pediatric Medicine

Pediatrics is a four-week blended course that integrates biomedical, social, osteopathic, clinical, and health systems science into the clinical learning environment experience. Educational activities rely on the application and integration of foundational concepts in pediatric medicine through faculty- and learner-directed study. Additionally, course topics are reinforced through rotation-specific clinical experiences.

In this course, students perform comprehensive physical exams, calculate fluids and medications, and identify common pediatric diseases and emergencies. Furthermore, students practice communication skills, care of the special needs patient, pediatric osteopathic manipulative treatment, and explore health care systems.

Credit Hours: 8

Course Outcomes

Students will be able to show the comprehensive history and demonstrate the physical exam for the different stages in the pediatric patient, including the infant.
Students will be able to name and describe the top 10 most common pediatric emergencies and treatments.
Students will be able to outline common laboratory and radiologic testing, including the calculation of fluids and medications for the pediatric patient.
Students will be able to describe the symptoms and treatment plan for the five most common and serious pediatric disease states.
Students will be able to develop effective communication strategies for discussing difficult topics with patients, including patients with disabilities and their families.
Students will be able to list the differences in public assistance and private health coverage in relation to diagnostic testing and treatment.
Students will be able to indicate how religious and cultural attitudes may affect the health of the pediatric patient.
Students will be able to describe and demonstrate OMM techniques that are safe and effective for the pediatric patient, using muscle energy, facilitated release and soft tissue.
Students will be able to describe opportunities, attractions, and challenges of pediatric medicine as a profession.