Advanced Certificate in Pediatrics

• Clinical Assessment of an Infant or Child with Cardiac Problem
• Assessment of an Infant or Child with Cyanotic and Acyanotic Heart Defects
• Diagnosis and Management of different types of Shunt Defects
• Diagnosis & Management of different types of different types of Obstructive Lesions
• Clinical features, Investigations and Management of Regurgitant Lesions
• Clinical features, Investigations and Management of Cyanotic Lesions
• Acquired Heart Diseases and types of Cardiomyopathies in Children
• Pediatric ECG and Arrhythmias
• Genetics, Teratogens and Common Cardiac Malformations

• Management of Blood Glucose in Type-1 Diabetic
• Management of Abnormal Blood Sugar Levels & Hypoglycemia in Children
• Lifestyle Considerations for Children with Type-1 Diabetics
• Immediate and Long-term Complications of Diabetes & Strategies to Prevent it
• Management of Diabetes during Surgery & Monitoring of Glycemic Control

• Philosophy of Palliative Care for children and young people
• Assessment and Management of children’s palliative care
• Coping with Palliative Care

• Basics & Pathophysiology of Type-1 Diabetes
• Basics of Basal Bolus Regimen in child with Type-1 Diabetes
• Basics of Carbohydrate Counting
• Introduction to Blood Glucose Monitoring
• Introduction to Insulin Injections
• Basics of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Pump Therapy
• Basics of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems

Introduction

• Overview of infectious diseases in Pediatrics
• Epidemiology and public health considerations
   

Microbiology and Immunology:

• Study of microorganisms relevant to pediatric infectious diseases
• Immune system development in children

Common Pediatric Infections:

• Diagnosis and management of common bacterial, viral, and fungal infections in children
• Diagnosis and management of Respiratory infections
• Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal infections
• Diagnosis and management of urinary tract infections, etc.

Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:

• In-depth study of vaccine-preventable diseases in children
• Immunization schedules and strategies

Infectious Diseases in Newborns:

• Diagnosis and management of infections in neonates
• Diagnosis and management of Perinatal infections
• Diagnosis and management of Sepsis
• Diagnosis and management of congenital infections
   

Travel-Related Infections in Pediatrics:

• Assessment and prevention of infections related to travel
• Vaccination and health advice for international travel

Public Health and Epidemiology:

• Principles of public health in the context of infectious diseases
• Epidemiological investigations and surveillance

Introduction

• Overview of pediatric gastroenterology
• Historical perspective and development of the field
   

Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology:

• In-depth study of the anatomy of the digestive system in children
• In-depth study of function of the digestive system in children
• Normal growth and development of the gastrointestinal tract

Common Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders:

• Diagnosis and management of common gastrointestinal conditions in children
• Diagnosis and management of Gastroesophageal reflux
• Diagnosis and management of constipation
• Diagnosis and management of diarrhea
• Diagnosis and management of abdominal pain

Malabsorption Syndromes:

• Disorders affecting nutrient absorption in the gastrointestinal tract
• Management of malabsorption in pediatric patients
   

Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders:

• Disorders affecting the movement of the gastrointestinal tract
• Evaluation and treatment of motility disorders in children

Introduction

• Overview of pediatric pulmonology
• Historical perspective and development of the field

Respiratory Anatomy and Physiology in Children:

• In-depth study of the respiratory system in children
• Normal growth and development of the respiratory tract

Common Pediatric Respiratory Disorders:

• Diagnosis and management of common respiratory conditions in children
• Diagnosis and management of Asthma
• Diagnosis and management of Bronchiolitis
• Diagnosis and management of Pneumonia
• Diagnosis and management of respiratory infections

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome:

• Diagnosis and management of respiratory issues in newborns
• Surfactant therapy and neonatal respiratory support

Interstitial Lung Diseases in Children:

• Evaluation and treatment of pediatric interstitial lung diseases
• Connective tissue disorders affecting the respiratory system
   

Allergic and Immunologic Respiratory Disorders:

• Asthma and allergic conditions in pediatric patients
• Immunodeficiency disorders affecting the respiratory system

Ethics and Cultural Competence:

• Ethical considerations in pediatric pulmonology practice
• Cultural competence and diversity in patient care

Introduction

• Overview of bacterial infections in pediatric patients
• Epidemiology and common pathogens
   

Microbiology and Pathogenesis:

• Study of bacterial pathogens relevant to pediatric infections
• Mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis

Host Defense Mechanisms:

• Immune system responses to bacterial infections in children
• Immune system development in pediatric patients
   

Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis:

• Recognizing signs and symptoms of bacterial infections
• Diagnostic approaches and laboratory tests

Pediatric Respiratory Bacterial Infections:

• Diagnosis and management of bacterial respiratory infections
• Diagnosis and management of Pneumonia
• Diagnosis and management of Bronchitis
• Diagnosis and management of Sinusitis

Pediatric Bacterial Sepsis:

• Recognition and management of bacterial sepsis in children
• Recognition and management of Septic shock
• Recognition and management of Organ Dysfunction

Prevention of Bacterial Infections:

• Vaccination strategies for bacterial infections
• Preventive measures in healthcare settings

Introduction

• Overview of pediatric ophthalmology
• Developmental aspects of the pediatric ophthalmology

Ocular & Vision Examination:

• Techniques for examining the vision
• Age-appropriate examination methods

Refractive Errors in Children:

• Diagnosis and correction of refractive errors in pediatric patients
• Diagnosis and correction of Myopia
• Diagnosis and correction of Hyperopia
• Diagnosis and correction of Astigmatism

Pediatric Ocular Infections and Inflammations:

• Diagnosis and treatment of infectious and inflammatory conditions affecting the eyes
• Diagnosis and treatment of Conjunctivitis
• Diagnosis and treatment of Uveitis
   

Pediatric Ophthalmic Imaging:

• Use of imaging techniques in pediatric eye care
• Optical coherence tomography (OCT)
• Fundus photography, etc.

Introduction

• Overview of pediatric ear, nose, and throat conditions
• Unique aspects of managing ENT issues in children
   

Pediatric Ear Conditions:

• Diagnosis and management of pediatric ear disorders
• Diagnosis and management of Otitis media
• Diagnosis and management of Hearing loss
• Diagnosis and management of Ear infections
• Diagnosis and management of Congenital ear anomalies

Pediatric Nose and Sinus Disorders:

• Evaluation and treatment of pediatric nasal and sinus conditions
• Evaluation and treatment of Allergic rhinitis
• Evaluation and treatment of Sinusitis
• Evaluation and treatment of Nasal obstruction

Pediatric Swallowing Disorders:

• Evaluation and management of pediatric swallowing difficulties
• Evaluation and management of Dysphagia
• Evaluation and management of Aspiration

Introduction

• Overview of parasitic diseases affecting children
• Global distribution and impact on child health

Helminthic Infections in Pediatrics:

• Diagnosis and management of intestinal helminths
• Diagnosis and management of Soil-transmitted helminths
• Diagnosis and management of Intestinal flukes
• Diagnosis and management of Intestinal tapeworms

Protozoan Infections in Pediatrics:

• Diagnosis and treatment of protozoan infections
• Diagnosis and treatment of Malaria
• Diagnosis and treatment of Giardiasis
• Diagnosis and treatment of Amoebiasis
• Diagnosis and treatment of Toxoplasmosis

Parasitic Infections in Immunocompromised Children:

• Special considerations for parasitic infections in children with compromised immune systems
• HIV/AIDS-related parasitic infections

Parasitic Infections in Travelers and Immigrants:

• Evaluation and management of parasitic infections in pediatric travelers and immigrants
• Screening and preventive measures

Diagnostic Techniques in Pediatric Parasitology:

• Laboratory methods for diagnosing parasitic infections in children
• Laboratory methods for Stool examination
• Laboratory methods for serological testing
• Laboratory methods for Molecular diagnostics

Prevention and Control of Pediatric Parasitic Infections:

• Public health strategies for preventing and controlling parasitic diseases
• Public health strategies for Water and sanitation
• Public health strategies for Vector control
• Public health strategies for Vaccination

Introduction

• Overview of dermatological conditions in pediatric patients
• Unique aspects of skin conditions in children

Pediatric Dermatologic Examination:

• Techniques for examining the pediatric skin
• Age-related examination methods

Common Pediatric Dermatologic Conditions:

• Diagnosis and management of common skin conditions in children
• Diagnosis and management of Atopic dermatitis
• Diagnosis and management of Diaper dermatitis
• Diagnosis and management of Contact dermatitis

Genetic and Congenital Skin Disorders:

• Evaluation and treatment of genetic and congenital skin disorders in children
• Evaluation and treatment of Epidermolysis bullosa
• Evaluation and treatment of Ichthyosis
• Evaluation and treatment of Vascular anomalies

Infectious Skin Conditions in Pediatrics:

• Recognition and management of infectious skin diseases in children
• Recognition and management of Impetigo
• Recognition and management of Fungal infections
• Recognition and management of Viral exanthems