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Paediatrics in Primary Care

Approximate Duration: 3 hrs
Access: Included with all PCI Academy subscription tiers
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Course Overview

What You’ll Get

  • Self-paced interactive learning

  • Downloadable reference materials

  • Quizzes and case-based learning

  • Certificate upon completion

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This course provides a practical introduction to paediatrics in the primary care context. Through four concise and engaging units, participants will explore essential topics including growth and development, nutrition, immunisation and newborn care, and common childhood illnesses. The course is designed to strengthen the confidence and capabilities of primary care professionals caring for infants and children in low-resource settings.

Whether you're consulting on a baby’s first check-up or responding to acute childhood illness, this course will support you to make sound, timely, and patient-centred decisions in your clinical practice.
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Units

1. Growth and Development

Understand key milestones in early childhood development and how to assess growth effectively in the primary care setting.


2. Nutrition

Review the nutritional needs of infants and children, including breastfeeding guidance, weaning, and recognising signs of malnutrition.


3. Immunisation and Newborn Care

Learn about routine immunisation schedules and essential newborn care practices, including screening, hygiene, and early interventions.


4. Common Childhood Illnesses

Gain confidence in managing common conditions in children such as respiratory infections, diarrhoea, skin infections, and fevers.


Who It’s For

This course is designed for primary care clinicians — including doctors, nurses, clinical officers, and community health workers — who provide care for infants and children in their everyday practice. It’s particularly relevant for those working in low-resource or humanitarian settings.
Paediatrics in primary care

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