Rehabilitation Medicine
Conjoint Training Program Leading to FRACP/FAFRM

Components of Training

Detailed Specific Knowledge
Detailed knowledge in the following areas is expected:

• genetics, heritable disorders, congenital anomalies
  
• paediatric history and examination
  
• growth and development as it affects disability in childhood
  
• developmental disability, intellectual and physical impairment
  
• skeletal disorders in children
  
• head injury
  
• spinal cord injuries
  
• myelodysplasia
  
• rehabilitation of the child with joint disease
  
• rehabilitation of the burned child
  
• diseases of the motor unit
  
• limb deficiencies in children
  
• orthotics, adapted seating and assistive devices
  
• psychological assessment
  
• disorders of communication
  
• psychosocial issues especially the psychodynamics in families and carers of disabled children
  
• developmental intervention and therapy

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Key References

• Genetics, Heritable Disorders, Congenital Anomalies: a supplementary syllabus for paediatric rehabilitation. This may be obtained upon request
  
• Paediatric Rehabilitation: Syllabus for the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, G E Molnar et al, 1982
  
• Paediatric Rehabilitation, G E Molnar, 1985, (pioneering text on the subject).
  
• Developmental Disability: Holt K, Oxford University Press.
  
  

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Assessment
See generic guidelines for Advanced Training.

Exit examination in paediatric rehabilitation medicine set by the AFRM.

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