PAEDS 714 : Emergency Paediatrics

Medical and Health Sciences

2023 Semester Two (1235) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Designed for health care providers involved in the delivery of acute emergency care to children, this course combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. Students will learn to recognise and manage the important paediatric medical and surgical emergencies including the approach to the febrile child, management of seizures and the recognition and management of other acute medical and surgical paediatric conditions.

Course Overview

The aim of this course is to give participants an overview of common and important clinical problems in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. Topics have been selected to include those for which there have been recent changes in approach, and which relate to common acute childhood illnesses and injuries. The course includes online lectures,  and an in person workshop.  The workshop includes simulations of common paediatric emergencies. 

Course Requirements

No pre-requisites or restrictions

Course Contacts

Course Directors: Abby Baskett Abby.Baskett@auckland.ac.nz, Stuart Dalziel SDalziel@adhb.govt.nz
Course Administrator: Johnine Yew dippaeds@auckland.ac.nz

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Graduate Profile: Master of Health Sciences

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Assess and discuss common presentations in Paediatric Emergency Medicine. (Capability 1.2)
  2. Relate information regarding the pathophysiology of children at different ages to the assessment and management of paediatric emergencies. (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)
  3. Assess management strategies for common Paediatric Emergencies in relation to published evidence available. (Capability 1.1 and 2.2)
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the limitations of the evidence base for many Paediatric Emergency conditions and be able to discuss areas in which there is no clear consensus regarding best approach. (Capability 1.1 and 1.2)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Assignment 1 25% Individual Coursework
Assignment 2 25% Individual Coursework
Assignment 3 20% Individual Coursework
Workshops 30% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Assignment 3
Workshops

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience or Online

This course is offered in two delivery modes depending on lockdown levels:

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including workshop  to complete  components of the course.
Lectures will be available as recordings. Other learning activities including may be available  as recordings.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials.
Attendance on campus is may be required for the workshop (if lockdown levels permit).
The activities for the course are scheduled as a block delivery of lectures.

Online

Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities including online discussions and tutorials.
The course will include live online events including group discussions/tutorials and these may be recorded.
Attendance on campus is not required for the assessment workshop.
Where possible, study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester/quarter 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.

PAEDS 714 is delivered online.
There are online resources available. The Philson Library, located at Grafton campus, contains most of the resources available. Useful websites: www.starship.org.nz; www.pemdatabase.org; www.rch.org.au https://dontforgetthebubbles.com

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.

`improvements to online lectures

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.