Paediatric Physiotherapy Courses 2017A weekend exploring Paediatric Neurosciences and Respiratory Physiotherapy

Program

Saturday 28 October 2017 Paediatric Neurosciences Physiotherapy — Living longer, functioning better

8.30 – 9.00 Registration

9.00 – 9.15 Introduction Natalie McCallum, Senior Physiotherapist, Neurosciences

Neuromuscular Disease

9.15 – 10.15 Medical advancement in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Dr Ian Woodcock, Department of Neurology, The Royal Children’s Hospital

10.15 – 11.15 Is it Neuromuscular? Puzzle pieces for physiotherapists Chiara Tewierik, Senior Physiotherapist, Neurosciences

11.15 – 11.30 Morning tea

Saturday 28 October 2017

Paediatric Neurosciences Physiotherapy— Living longer, functioning betterChildren are now living longer with chronic neurological conditions and Physiotherapy management is growing and changing to keep up. Hear firsthand the latest research, advancements in medical management and developments in care for muscle weakness disorders, babies born with heart disease and cancer in children.

Sunday 29 October 2017

Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy— Clearer airways, staying wellPhysiotherapy is often the cornerstone of care for children with conditions that affect their breathing and coughing. Come and explore management and treatment techniques used in the hospital and community for these conditions. We’ll also take a look into case studies of medically complex patients.

Course informationBoth courses are suitable for:

• New graduates

• Community Physiotherapists with an interest in respiratory conditions and/or an interest in neurosciences and neurodevelopmental conditions

• Experienced clinicians with limited paediatric exposure

• Clinicians returning to paediatrics

• Physiotherapists that work in an acute paediatric environment

Venue

These courses will be held at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Flemington Road, Parkville, Melbourne

Cost

one day Paediatric Neurosciences Physiotherapy $320

one day Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy $320

both days Paediatric Neurosciences and Respiratory Physiotherapy $500

*All prices include GST

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• Both course programs may be subject to last-minute changes due to speaker availability.

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Program (continued)

Congenital Heart Disease

11.30 – 12.30 Developmental outcomes in congenital heart disease To be confirmed

12.30 – 13.00 It’s not just a broken heart — Why developmental surveillance is important

Charlotte Barr, Senior Physiotherapist Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

13.00 – 13.50 Lunch

Oncology

13.50 – 14.50 Better outcomes in childhood cancer Sarah Grimshaw, Senior Physiotherapist, Oncology

Kari Steer, Senior Physiotherapist, Neurosciences

14.50 – 15.20 Afternoon tea

Palliative Care

15.20 – 16.10 What can you do at the end? Supporting children with terminal illnesses

Julie Anania, Occupational Therapist Victorian Paediatric Palliative Care Program The Royal Children’s Hospital

16.10 – 16.30 Course closure Natalie McCallum, Senior Physiotherapist, Neurosciences

Sunday 29 October 2017 Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy — Clearer airways, staying well

8.30 – 9.00 Registration

9.00 – 9.45 Paediatric respiratory conditions Dr Jo HarrisonDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, The Royal Children’s Hospital

Defects of Mucociliary Clearance

9.45 – 10.30 Mechanics of airway clearance and common airway clearance techniques

Esta Tannenbaum, Senior Physiotherapist, Respiratory Medicine

10.30 – 10.50 Inhaled therapies and delivery devices Adrian Whitman, Senior Physiotherapist, Respiratory Medicine

10.50 – 11.10 Morning tea

11.10 – 11.40 Suppurative lung disease Melinda Pace, Senior Physiotherapist, Respiratory Medicine

Disorders of cough

11.40 – 12.10 Evaluating and managing the weakened cough Fiona Moran, Senior Physiotherapist, Respiratory Medicine

12.10 – 12.40 Respiratory management of acute spinal cord injury Millie Dynon, Senior Physiotherapist, Paediatric Intensive Care

12.40 – 13.30 Lunch

Management of the medically complex child

13.30 – 14.15 Respiratory management of the medically complex child Jennifer Ong, Senior Physiotherapist, RCH@Home

14.15 – 15.00 Monitoring and managing the acutely deteriorating patient Millie Dynon , Senior Physiotherapist, Paediatric Intensive Care

Stephanie Parsons, Senior Physiotherapist, RCH@Home

15.00 – 15.30 Afternoon tea

15.30 – 16.30 Case studies Millie Dynon, Fiona Moran, Stephanie Parsons

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Dietary requirements

Please tick: No dietary requirements Vegetarian Gluten free

Registration

Please tick one box only. Note: Places are limited so please register early to secure your seat.

no. of days course title date cost

One day Paediatric Neurosciences Physiotherapy Saturday 28 October 2017 $320 (including GST)

One day Paediatric Respiratory Physiotherapy Sunday 29 October 2017 $320 (including GST)

Both days Paediatric Neurosciences and Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 October 2017 $500 (including GST)

Respiratory Physiotherapy

• Registration includes morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea, and course manual.

• Registration is confirmed via email.

• Cancellations must be received via email and if received prior to 29 September will incur a $50 processing fee. Cancellations received after this date are not refundable.

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*Please ensure credit card has sufficient funds available at the time of registration as your place cannot be confirmed until payment has been successfully processed.

Please email completed registration form to physiotherapy.department@rch.org.au or return to:Allison Hunt – Physiotherapy, Allied Health

The Royal Children’s Hospital

50 Flemington Road, Parkville, Victoria 3052

Telephone: (03) 9345 9300

Registration (registration closes Friday 29 September)

Paediatric Physiotherapy Courses 2017A weekend exploring Paediatric Neurosciences and Respiratory Physiotherapy

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