At the end of the course of instruction, House Officers must
Acquire the knowledge of
- principles of difference between child and adults.
- principles of normal development and its variations
- essential facts about common medical problems in childhood.
- management of childhood problems using primary health care approach.
Acquire the skill of
- communicating with the healthy and sick newborn babies, infant, children and their parents.
- taking careful history.
- performing thorough physical examination of all systems.
- performing simple bed side procedures and laboratory procedures.
- recognizing urgent cases that require referral
- managing of common childhood problems, disorders and pediatric emergencies.
- practicing preventive aspects of child health.
- delivering appropriate health education regarding common childhood illnesses.
Acquire the attitude of
- appreciation of the practice and responsibilities of the various branches of health, social and educational services concerned with care of the healthy, sick, handicapped children.
- developing an appreciation of the value of maternal and child care.
- having essential habits of applying scientific methods in approaching and solving problems.
- accepting the comprehensive health care aspect of children, families and the community.
The mission, vision and core values of the university are the pillars of the learning strategies throughout the course.
