Paediatric Phthysiatry

1.During acquisition of the study course a resident acquires basic knowledge on paediatric phtysiatry, its aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical expressions, differential diagnostics and treatment principles.

1.Following acquisition of the study course the resident will be able to carry out examination and evaluation of the objective condition based upon the age of the child, to order additional examination methods, correctly take the material for testing, to interpret the acquired result, to send to a specialist for therapy, to participate in the infection control activities.

1.Upon successful completion of the study course the resident acquires mandatory competence of a certified paediatrician. The necessary level of competence on issues related to paediatric tuberculosis complies with the 2nd competence level, i.e. the knowledge on the particular problem is sufficient to understand its nature, to diagnose the problem and provide emergency aid, when necessary, to refer the patient to a specialist, perform diagnostics, treatment and prevention under supervision of a specialist. The competences given below are important but not comprehensive (the scope of competences can be extended should there be preconditions for that during the studies), they should be acquired in relation to a patient of the respective speciality, his/her parents, activities of the health care specialists, and type of healthcare organisation:  To consult patients and their families • to gather anamnesis; • to carry out physical examination based upon the patient’s age; • to assess growth and development; • to perform dietary assessment; • to evaluate psychological condition; • to carry out clinical evaluation and make decisions; • to provide explanations and consultations; • to encourage and provide professional support.  To evaluate clinical exposure, order examination, set diagnosis and agree on a treatment plan • to recognise and evaluate severity of clinical exposure; • to create differential diagnosis; • to consider child protection issues; • to order necessary examination and to interpret the results; • to consult with multidisciplinary specialists; • to agree on an appropriate health management plan with patients and their caretakers.  To provide immediate healthcare to children in emergency situations, including first aid and resuscitation • to recognise and evaluate acute paediatric emergency problems; • to provide basic first aid; • to provide paediatric emergency care; • to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation