PEDIATRICS 119

Course overview

Hour 1 *Describe recommended health guidance for infants. *Analyze evidence-based research with regards to the efficacy of spinal mobilization and soft tissue treatment in the infant. *Develop a treatment plan in how to teach parents how to anticipate safety needs and promote healthy musculoskeletal practices for their babies. Hour 2 *Discuss important developmental changes that mark the transition from infancy to early childhood. *Describe recommended health guidance for toddlers. *Analyze the data surrounding chiropractic care for the toddler child, with a focus on spinal manipulation. *Identify safety precautions that can be implemented in and outside of the office for toddlers. Hour 3 *Discuss the developmental changes that mark the transition from the toddler to school-aged child. *Describe recommended health guidance for preschoolers. *Analyze the data surrounding chiropractic care for the school aged child, with a focus on spinal manipulation. *Discuss the motor, verbal and neurological findings of developmental milestones in children.