Description
This is a one-day course focusing on common cardiac problems encountered by any clinician involved in the care of children.
Date: 26 October 2018 – 26 October 2018
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Location RCPCH
5-11 Theobalds Road
London
WC1X 8SH
United Kingdom
Spaces available
RCPCH members – Consultants – £190
RCPCH members – Trainees – £150
SAS doctors, AHPs & Nurses – £150
Non-RCPCH members – £250
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“One of the best courses I have attended.”
Delegate of previous course
Overview
Clinical scenarios such as a sick infant with a possible underlying cardiac problem, syncope and palpitations as well as the increasingly common question of cardiac screening in children will be discussed using real-life cases. Workshops aiming to provide basic understanding of paediatric ECGs (electrocardiograms), echocardiography and approaches to a child with a heart murmur will be undertaken in interactive short group sessions.
Learning aims, objectives and outcomes
Gain an update on basic cardiology in paediatrics
Recognise and manage cardiac diagnosis in an acutely unwell baby
Develop a stepwise approach in evaluating paediatric ECGs
Understand cardiac conditions associated with genetic syndromes
Understand etiology and management of children with recurrent faints
Clinically differentiate innocent and pathologic murmurs
Initiate workup in a child with palpitations
Understand standard echocardiographic views
Audience
The content of the course is relevant not only to paediatric trainees and experienced general paediatricians but also to doctors working in a emergency department or general practice.
“Comprehensive approach to cardiology when working in Paediatrics. Tailored at exactly the right level, knowledgeable and approachable faculty and key tips to take away.”
Delegate from previous course
91% of delegates attending the last course went away confident or very confident in their ability to recognise and diagnose cardiac difficulties in an acutely unwell baby.