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Rheumatology
General
Principles
- Advanced Training in Paediatric Rheumatology will be supervised
by the SAC in Reumatology, with major responsibility taken by the
paediatric representatives (paediatric rheumatologist appointed by
the BPC and a CPPT representative).
- Advanced Training in Paediatric Rheumatology will be over at least
three years to cover the full spectrum of the medical management of
muscoleskeletal disease - inflammatory and non-inflammatory, following
successful completion of basic paediatric training and the FRACP Examination
in paediatrics.
- The unique aspects of paediatric medicine must be incorporated into
the training with the inherent emphasis of the optimal physical/emotional
growth and development of the child and an awareness of how chronic
illness impacts on the child and family.
- You are encouraged to recognise the potential value of undertaking
your training in more than one institution.
- Continuing medical education is an important aspect to develop.
During your Advanced Training you should ensure regular involvement
in a variety of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities such
as hospital meetings, journal clubs as well as experience in teaching
at undergraduate, graduate and nursing and lay organisations.
- You are expected to develop a sophisticated understanding of child
development, encompassing physical, cognitive, emotional, behavioural
and social areas. This understanding can only be gained with the perspective
of the child within the family in the context of their community.
Such understanding can be gained in a number of ways, but should include
experience in ambulatory and community care settings and child psychiatry
and/or rehabilitation services.
- A general objective of Advanced Training is to develop attitudes,
skills, and knowledge necessary for the prevention, assessment and
management of impairment, disability and handicap in children including
adolescents particularly as it relates to musculoskeletal disorders
and connective tissue diseases.
- Mandatory requirements must be
completed
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