PAEDS 706A/B : Paediatric Care (Toddler-Adolescent)

Medical and Health Sciences

2023 Semester One (1233) / Semester Two (1235) (30 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Focuses on the pathogenesis, diagnosis and clinical management of common acute and chronic medical issues that affect infants, children, adolescents and young adults from the first year of life onwards. Students will develop both practical and theoretical skills.

Course Overview

Course content includes population health and Hauora Maori  aspects of paediatric healthcare as well as the pathogenesis, diagnosis and clinical management of common  medical conditions that affect children and adolescents . There is a focus on placing theoretical knowledge into the clinical context.

Course Requirements

To complete this course students must enrol in PAEDS 706 A and B, or PAEDS 706

Course Contacts

Course Director: Catherine O’Connor, catherine.oconnor@auckland.ac.nz
Course Administrator: Johnine Yew, johnine.yew@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 6: Social and Environmental Responsibilities
Graduate Profile: Master of Paediatrics

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of how the social determinants of health impact on child and whānau health and wellbeing (Capability 1, 2, 3 and 6)
  2. Identify and manage common conditions presenting in childhood and adolescence (Capability 1)
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of of the community services involved in supporting tamariki and rangatahi with chronic health conditions and their whānau and the challenges in providing these services (Capability 1, 3 and 6)
  4. Reflect on the role of an interdisciplinary team, including specialist paediatric care providers and community health providers, in delivering ongoing care for chronic disease (Capability 2, 3, 4 and 6)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Tests 45% Individual Test
Case Based Discussions 15% Individual Coursework
Case Based Assignment 20% Individual Coursework
Community Visit log and critical analysis 20% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Tests
Case Based Discussions
Case Based Assignment
Community Visit log and critical analysis

Workload Expectations

This is a 30 point course, which represents approximately 300 hours of study. This includes recorded lectures, learning activities, readings, personal study and assignments.

Delivery Mode

Online

All course materials (including recorded lectures, learning activities, readings and online discussions) are provided online.

The course includes one live online event, however this will be recorded if you are not able to attend live.

You are required to organise and attend face to face visits to community services in your region, for the community visits assignment.

Attendance on campus is not required.

This course runs to the University semesters timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

This is a new course so no changes are planned.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

The delivery mode may change depending on COVID restrictions. Any changes will be communicated through Canvas.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 20/06/2023 03:30 p.m.