Pediatric Neurological Conditions

Course overview

Objectives: The goal of this module is to review anatomy and physiology of the nervous system to apply toward recognizing and managing abnormalities in the pediatric patient. On completion of this module, the learner will be able to: Differentiate between the central nervous system and peripheral nervous systemDescribe 3 congenital neurological disorders and their impact on a child’s lifeExplain the different types of seizuresSummarize nursing care for bacterial meningitis and headache