Course Details

In this module Sue A. Weber Hellstenius and Amy Miller will cover basic, essential information for differential diagnosis of the infant, including a thorough history of the pregnancy, perinatal and postnatal periods. It includes an investigation of issues around feeding, sleep and consolability, as well as red flags indicating urgent referral. The speakers review normal development appropriate for age; normal reaction to tests, and abnormal reactions indicating a referral. . An infant assessment is demonstrated. This includes vital signs and a musculoskeletal examination comprising a screening of the hips, spine and extremities. A neurological examination, including expected reflexes for age and development, and cranial nerve examination of the infant, are also demonstrated.

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    ECU Online - Infant History and Examination with Sue A. Weber Hellstenius and Amy Miller [CPD 2 pt]

    • Infant History and Examination with Sue A. Weber Hellstenius and Amy Miller [CPD 2 pt]

    • Assessment: Infant History and Examination with Sue A. Weber Hellstenius and Amy Miller [CPD 2 pt]

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Course Learning Outcomes

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By the completion of the module, the practitioner will be able to;

1. Understand basic, essential information for differential diagnosis of the infant

2. Understand issues around feeding, sleep and consolability

3. Recognize red flags indicating urgent referral

4. Understand and recognize normal/abnormal reactions to tests

5. Understand the components of a general assessment, including vital signs, musculoskeletal examination and neurological assessment

CPD Hours/Points = 2.0

Instructor

Chiropractor

Sue Weber Hellstenius

Sue A. Weber Hellstenius BSc, DC, MSc Chiropractic Paediatrics, FEAC, FRCC Sue attained her Doctor of Chiropractic at Western States University College in Oregon USA in 1988 and has worked clinically as a family practitioner since then. Sue completed her Masters in Chiropractic Pediatrics in Bournemouth England in 2008. Sue published her research investigating spinal dysfunction in children with recurrent neck pain and headaches. She was awarded Chiropractor of the year in Sweden in 2015 for promoting the profession by developing a comprehensive education in Pediatrics and formulating guidelines for the Paediatric patient.

Chiropractor

Amy Miller

Amy Miller BSc (Hons), MSc, PhD, FEAC (Paeds) Amy is a chiropractor, researcher, and lecturer, graduating from AECC University College as a chiropractor and recently awarded her PhD from Bournemouth University. In practice, Amy works with a diverse range of patients, including infants and children, at a busy chiropractic clinic in Lymington, UK. Her PhD was based in the interprofessional student-led breastfeeding clinic, a clinical and educational collaboration between AECC University College and Bournemouth University. At AECC University College, Amy teaches on the pre- and post-registration programmes. Amy is a Fellow of the European Academy of Chiropractors with the special interest group for paediatrics, and a CARL II Fellow.