Program Description:
This session provides an overview on the principles, practice, nomenclature, patient work-up and management of the pediatric patient in the chiropractic internists office.
Program Goals/Objectives:
· Your role in the health of the pediatric population.
· Milestones and normal development.
· Recognition, diagnosis and treatment of common childhood complaints.
· Recognizing and responding appropriately to pediatric emergent issues.
· Your responsibilities regarding child abuse and recognize symptoms of such.
· Recognizing and responding to nutritional need, deficiencies and toxicities.
· The far reaching health effects of nutrition and a healthy functioning digestive system.
· Long term impact of lifestyle on the pediatric population and how to educate and influence the parents and child.
· How the role of a chiropractic internist can benefit the pediatric population.