6 January – 7 February 2025 (Online)
Live online sessions: 6, 9, 16, 24, 31 January & 7 February 2025
Communicable and non-communicable paediatric respiratory diseases constitute some of the major causes of morbidity and mortality across the globe.
This short course covers the spectrum of the common respiratory diseases in children, with a particular focus on wheezing disorders, and acute and chronic respiratory infections. You will learn to interpret the commonly used physiological measurement tests, and become familiar with the indications for, and interpretation of, the various diagnostic imaging techniques.
We will focus on understanding disease pathophysiology, and how this has led to the development of specific therapies which pre-actively target the basic molecular defect, rather than merely being reactive, e.g., giving antibiotics for infection in bronchiectasis.
Course structure & delivery
The course runs online over 5 consecutive weeks, and you are expected to conduct approximately 7 to 10 hours of self-directed study per week, depending on your pace of learning. This consists of weekly directed tasks that you can undertake at your own pace and timing, such as watching recorded lectures, assigned reading or reflection and forum work, but also may consist of group work online. There are also planned live online sessions (one per week) during the course to discuss ideas, present group and individual work, and to facilitate further learning.
Evidence of sufficient participation will be required to obtain a course certificate.