IVc703 Basics of Pediatry

Faculty of Education
Autumn 2019
Extent and Intensity
0/0/1.5. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
doc. MUDr. Petr Kachlík, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Bc. Matúš Mader (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. PhDr. Karel Pančocha, Ph.D., M.Sc.
Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: PhDr. Lenka Gajzlerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Institute for Research in Inclusive Education – Faculty of Education
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of morphological and physiological conditions in the human organism at the secondary school level is expected. If necessary, it is possible to verify and briefly recall the key moments necessary for understanding (verbal, pictures, diagrams, video projections, PC presentations) before explaining the new substance. After an agreement with the students, the teacher provides them with home preparation for the following lecture. With the help of self-study from the recommended professional and popular scientific literature, the subject matter can be refreshed and better fixed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course aims to acquaint students with the circumstances of the child's growth and development, basic pathological conditions and major childhood diseases, their symptoms, etiology, diagnosis, prevention, first aid, and treatment.
The course aims to acquaint the participants with the risks and diseases of childhood, incl. period of prenatal and perinatal development, with options for early prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Emphasis is placed on early detection of health problems and teamwork of different expertise. Individual pathological situations are discussed in terms of risk factors, etiology, symptoms, development, clinical picture, complications, consequences, and prognosis with information on possible ways of prevention and treatment.
Learning outcomes
Expected outcomes:
The student knows the basic pathology of the disease and significant child.
The student is able to provide first aid.
The student is acquainted with prevention.
After completing the course, the student will be able to understand the basics of pediatric examination and medical history, to know the basic concepts of the field, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of disease states that may be encountered in the school environment. Students will also learn the basics of genetics, infectology, epidemiology and lay first aid.
Syllabus
  • Main topics (syllabus):
  • Health, its definition, influencing factors, prevention, protection, and health promotion.
  • Basic knowledge of human genetics, genotype disorders, genetic disease diagnostics.
  • Risk newborn, definition, causes, prevention, treatment.
  • The most common diseases threatening the newborn, pre-, peri- and post-natal complications.
  • Neonatal jaundice - definition, importance, etiology, therapy.
  • Growth and development of the child, its standards and failure.
  • The period of childhood, their characteristics, outstanding health and social risks, protection options.
  • Disorders of energy metabolism, diabetes, endocrine-mediated disorders.
  • Frequently respiratory disease - general principles, types, processes, risks, prevention, and treatment.
  • The most common diseases of the digestive tract - general principles, types, processes, risks, prevention, and treatment.
  • Heart disease and circulatory disease, blood - overview, diagnosis, prevention, treatment.
  • Cancer - overview, diagnosis, prevention, treatment.
  • Immunity, its functions, and disorders, allergies - etiology, types, disease states, diagnosis, therapy, and prevention.
  • Diseases of the excretory system - signs of significant pathology, therapy, and prevention.
  • Children's injuries and poisoning risks, first aid, therapy, prevention.
  • The importance of family for the child, pediatric aspects of foster care.
  • Syndrome CAN, basic types of social pathologies, their early detection, and prevention.
Literature
    required literature
  • MRZENA, Bohuslav. Pediatrie : vybrané kapitoly pro studující speciální pedagogiky Pedagogické fakulty Univerzity Karlovy v Praze. 1. vydání. Brno: Paido, 2009, 109 stran. ISBN 9788073151829. info
  • ZAHÁLKOVÁ, Milada. Pediatrie pro speciální pedagogy. 3. vydání. Brno: Masarykova univerzita v Brně, 2005, 91 stran. ISBN 802103811X. info
  • ZUCHOVÁ, B. a kol. První pomoc. 1. vyd. Brno: FSpS MU, 2008. Dostupné online: https://is.muni.cz/do/1499/el/estud/fsps/ps09/pomoc/web/index.html
    recommended literature
  • HAJEROVÁ MŰLLEROVÁ, Lenka. Základy pediatrie pro studenty učitelství. Vyd. 1. V Ústí nad Labem: Univerzita Jana Evangelisty Purkyně v Ústí nad Labem, 2000, 150 s. ISBN 8070443219. info
  • MACHOVÁ, Jitka. Biologie člověka pro speciální pedagogy. 2. vyd. Praha: Karolinum, 1994, 263 s. ISBN 8070669802. info
  • MACHOVÁ, Jitka. Biologie člověka pro učitele. Vyd. 1. V Praze: Karolinum, 2002, 269 s. ISBN 8071848670. info
  • KÁBRT, Jan. Lexicon medicum. Třetí, doplněné a přepr. Praha: Galén, 2015, 917 stran. ISBN 9788074922008. info
Teaching methods
Theoretical preparation of the recommended printed and electronic information resources. Feedback - students can ask questions during the lectures, comments, suggestions for discussion. If necessary, it is possible to further discuss these suggestions in teachers consultation hours.
Assessment methods
To pass the course is required a written test of 60 questions based on the syllabus. The answers are offered in a closed form, the correct answer is just one of several listed. A student must achieve at least 40 correct answers. In case of disagreement from the student side, or other obstacles to accomplish in writing form, there is a possibility to test verbally. The teacher enters the listener 3 questions based on the syllabus permit him written preparation.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught in blocks.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 18 hodin.
The course is also listed under the following terms autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
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