MCCCD Program Description

Care of the Medically Complex Child

Course: HCR100

First Term: 2019 Spring

Lecture 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard

Description: Course content will cover the orientation materials and fundamental concepts of foster parents caring for a medically complex child. The course will cover the common disorders and disease processes of children while providing basic knowledge to caregivers.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review criteria for designation as a medically complex child. (I) 2. Define the role of medical specialists and the common disorders they treat. (II) 3. Identify conditions common to children deemed medically complex. (III) 4. Differentiate signs and symptoms of complex conditions. (III) 5. Describe common medications administered to children. (IV) 6. Review common medication administration routes for children. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Criteria for the designation of a medically complex child A. Substance exposed/premature infant B. Serious medical condition C. Substantial developmental delays II. Medical specialists and common disorders they treat A. Pulmonologist 1. Cystic fibrosis 2. Asthma 3. Chronic cough 4. Chronic respiratory failure 5. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) 6. Croup B. Cardiologist 1. Congenital heart murmurs 2. Heart murmurs 3. Arrhythmia 4. Cardiomyopathy 5. Rheumatic fever 6. Kawasaki disease C. Orthopedics 1. Cerebral palsy 2. Congenital deformities 3. Spina bifida 4. Broken bone and dislocations 5. Bone tumors D. Endocrinologist 1. Juvenile diabetes mellitus 2. Hypothyroidism 3. Congenital adrenal hypoplasia E. Gastroenterologist 1. Acid reflux 2. Constipation 3. Frequent diarrhea 4. Nutritional issues F. Neurologist 1. Seizures 2. Frequent headaches 3. Weakness and dizziness 4. Blurred or double vision G. Audiologist (referred from ears, nose, throat (ENT) specialist) 1. Deafness 2. Difficulty hearing frequencies 3. Frequent ear infections H. Physical therapist 1. Scoliosis 2. Cerebral palsy 3. Developmental delays 4. Broken bones I. Speech therapist 1. Non-verbal or delayed speech 2. Articulation issues 3. Swallowing difficulties J. Behavioral health provider 1. Eating disorders 2. Mood issues 3. Anxiety 4. Self harm K. Nutritionist 1. Over/underweight 2. Poor eating habits 3. Eating disorders III. Common childhood conditions with signs and symptoms A. Asthma B. Bronchiolitis C. Prematurity D. Seizures and epilepsy E. Hydrocephalus F. Cerebral palsy and central nervous system (CNS) disorders G. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) H. Chronic lung disease of prematurity I. Intrauterine/prenatal drug exposure/fetal alcohol syndrome J. Congenital heart disease K. Chronic renal disease L. Autism M. Developmental delay N. Depression and mood disorders O. Celiac and Crohn`s disease P. Cancer Q. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) R. Gastroesophageal reflux disease S. Failure to thrive IV. Common childhood medications A. Antibiotics B. Asthma medications C. Insulin D. Steroids E. Antiemetics F. Nutritional supplements V. Common medication administration routes A. Oral B. Intravenous C. Enteral D. Inhalants E. Topical F. Instillation of ear, eye, and nose drops

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: November 20, 2018

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