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Objetivos

At the end of the course the STUDENT should demonstrate:
Advanced Knowledge and understanding of the various aspects of early childhood development.
Advanced knowledge and understanding of common clinical pediatric conditions.
Ability to create innovative and socially adequate responses to specific health problems for specific children.
Ability to plan client focused strategies.
In-depth reflection of their learning experience.
Strategies to transfer this learning experience into their own reality.
Strategies to work on and off-line in an international setting.
In-depth reflection on similarities and differences in health and educational systems in Europe.

Institutional outcomes
TEACHERS & STUDENTS & INSTITUTIONS, should demonstrate;
A stronger relationship between partners.
Enhanced Interdisciplinary competences.
Enhanced linguistic skills in the use of English as a working language.
Enhanced Intercultural Competences.
Increased internationalization opportunities for students.
Increased competences in blended working.

Métodos de Ensino

This course will be using mainly the case-based learning strategy. Towards this, the following paediatric clinical
areas for the cases have been agreed:
a. Burns
b. Genetic multiple disorder
c. Cerebral Palsy
d. Brachial Plexus Lesion
e. Developmental Coordination Disorder
To complete the framework, there will be key notes focused on understanding the clinical framework as well as
main strategies for assessment, and workshops that students can choose from. In addition, tutorials to follow up
and develop the intervention strategy for each case, will take place.

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Programa

The International Programme has ‘Challenges of the future in Paediatric rehabilitation’ as a central theme. During
the course, we focus on the various aspects of early childhood and development, the clinical interventions and
the rehabilitation of children in different settings. Cultural aspects and the inclusion of clients within the family,
school and society will also be highlighted.
Key areas of Study:
Childhood development and assessment
Clinical interventions & rehabilitation of children
Social and cultural diversity
Equipment
Inclusion/integration of clients in the society
Health system
Educational system Participation

Demonstração de conteúdos

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Demonstração da metodologia

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Docente(s) responsável(eis)

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Bibliografia

- Burn Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Guidelines (2017), Agency for Clinical Innovation
- Paediatric Guideline - Therapy Management of Burns (2021), Care for burns in Scotland.
- Management of a Paediatric Burn Patient Guideline (2021), Children´s Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service
- Cerebral palsy in children and young people – NICE Guideline (2017)
- Cerebral palsy in under 25s: Assessment and management – NICE Guideline (2017)
- Enhancing Lives through Family- Centered Pediatric Rehabilitation (2023)