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Congenital Health Issues CPD Module


Program
SCHN Education Hub (Office)
Purchase for $197.00 (AUD) incl. GST

Unlock essential knowledge with our comprehensive CPD course on common congenital health issues, designed specifically for primary care professionals. Whether you're a doctor, nurse, or allied health professional, this course provides up-to-date insights and practical tools for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with congenital conditions and their carers. Topics covered include congenital liver and cardiac disease, cleft lip and palate, birthmarks, inborn errors of metabolism, disorders of sex development and trisomy 21 and other common genetic variations. Join today and make a lasting impact on your patients' lives!

 

What will I learn? 

Course learning outcomes:

  • Apply a systematic approach to the assessment of a child with congenital health issues
  • Manage a child with a congenital diagnosis appropriately including referral for additional review/services/support
  • Communicate effectively with parents/caregivers regarding their child's condition

Check out the modules tab above to see more about the content you'll learn in each module.

 

What will I gain? 

Access will be granted for 12 months to complete the course. A completion certification will be awarded for 6 hours to self-submit for CPD recognition. 

Please note this course is non-refundable. Please refer to the SCHN website for Terms and Conditions

 

Here is the program outline:

Introduction

Congenital Liver Disease

Learn how to identify liver disease in infants, facilitate appropriate investigations and develop a management plan with consideration of treatment options and prognosis.

Cardiac Disease of the Newborn

Learn the changes from foetal to adult circulation, and learn to recognise the features and management of congenital heart disease.

Cleft Lip and Palate

Learn the anatomy and function of the mouth and palate, the types of clefts, management and feeding with clefts, as well as counselling parents on long term outcomes.

Birthmarks

Learn how to approach diagnosis of birthmarks, understand prognosis, differentiate which birthmarks require referral, and gain awareness on the treatment modalities of various birthmarks.

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Learn how to define an IEM, the red flags for metabolic disorders, as well as how to facilitate further investigation and formulate an ongoing management plan.

Disorders of Sex Development

Learn how to define DSD and develop an approach to investigation and management, as well as create a multidisciplinary management strategy understanding the social and emotional impacts.

Trisomy 21 and other common genetic variations

Learn how to recognise common chromosomal anomalies, understand the role of antenatal screening, and how to facilitate genetic investigations.

Congenital Issues Quiz

Test your knowledge and complete this CPD course

Completion

The following certificates are awarded when the program is completed:

SCHN Certificate of Completion