Full course description
The Kennedy Krieger Instruction in Neurodevelopmental Disorders (KIND) Medical Complexity Chapter explores the following topics. Registration for this course provides access for 180 days and includes full access to lectures, resources, infographics, interactives, and review materials.
| Level | Neurodevelopmental Topic Content | Learner Group(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 |
1.1 Children with Medical Complexity |
Allied professionals Medical Professionals Sub-Specialist Professionals |
| Level 2 |
2.1 Navigating Healthcare: Parent Perspective 2.2 Role of the School Nurse
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Allied professionals Medical Professionals Sub-Specialist Professionals |
| Level 3 |
3.1 Spasticity Management 3.2 Considerations in the Care of Children with Spinal Cord Injuries 3.3 Common Complications of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) |
Medical Professionals Sub-Specialist Professionals |
| Level 4 |
4.1 Pressure Injuries in the Pediatric Patient 4.2 Pain Management 4.3 Tubes and Tube Feedings 4.4 Shunted Hydrocephalus 4.5 Caring for the Ventilator Dependent Child: From Hospital to Home 4.6 Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps 4.7 Pediatric Seating and Mobility 4.8 Anxiety Disorders in Children with Complex Medical Conditions 4.9 Depression in Children with Complex Medical Conditions 4.10 Neonatal and Pediatric Tracheostomy |
Medical Professionals Sub-Specialist Professionals |
| Level 5 |
5.1 Impact of Stress on Parents of Children with Medical Complexity 5.2 Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strategies and Technologies 5.3 Palliative Care for Children with Medical Complexity |
Medical Professionals Sub-Specialist Professionals
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