Annual Paediatric Surgery Symposium on Cerebral Palsy

2023 Annual Paediatric Symposium: Making Connections Between Disciplines, Clinicians, Government and Private Sector to Advance Interdisciplinary Care for Early Detection and Treatment for Infants and Children with or at High-Risk for Cerebral Palsy.

Every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy, the worldwide incidence of cerebral palsy is 1 in 500 births and there are currently 18 million people in the world who have cerebral palsy making cerebral palsy the most common lifelong physical disability. There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but supportive treatments, medications, and surgery can help many individuals improve their motor skills and ability to communicate with the world. This symposium aims to:

1. To help the health system reduce the incidence of Cerebral Palsy
2. Encourage interdisciplinary approaches for the care of children with Cerebral Palsy
3. Contribute to improving the quality of life for children with Cerebral Palsy
4. Provide HCWs with a skill building program for the treatment of children with Cerebral Palsy.

Learning Tracks:

• Community Engagement and the Prevention of Cerebral Palsy.
• Obstetric Risks and Outcomes.
• Neonatal Risks, Early Diagnosis and Immediate Management.
• Nero-Development Assessment and Support.
• Physical Therapy, the cornerstone of CP treatment.
• Optimising Upper Body Function through Occupational Therapy.
• Speech and Language Therapy for Communication and Swallowing disorders.
• Feeding strategies for a child with CP.
• Treatments for other Conditions Associated with CP.
• Medical vs Surgical Treatments.
• Surgical skills for Children with CP.
• Improving Daily Living through Assistive Devices.
• Preparing children with CP for adolescent and adult life.
• Fair compensation and minimising impact of Malpractice Claims.

Course design

The symposium is an interactive public workshop facilitated by experts in the field and will be made available for virtual access via zoom.

Who should enrol?

Healthcare professionals registered with the relevant professional council: Specialists, Medical Officers, Registers, Clinical Associates, Midwives, Professional Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Speech and Audio Therapists, Oral Health, etc. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.

Accreditation:

This program is a critical component of healthcare worker Continuous Professional Development and accredited for 12 CPD points according to the HPCSA’s Medical and Dental Board Guidelines for Healthcare Professions for 16 CPD Points. The certificate will be available within 48 hours once the program is successfully completed.

Certification:

To qualify for the certificate of completion for this program, participants should fully attend the symposium fully as well as successfully complete the assessment process.

Registration fee, dates and venue:

27-28 May 2023 – The Symposium

An educational experience through didactic sessions presented by inter-disciplinary professionals, to be held as follows:

• Date: 27-28 May 2023
• Time: 08:00 - 17:00
• Venue: Mbombela, Mercure Hotel Nelspruit

Registration Fees:

• Physical Attendance @ R950.00 (Includes tea, lunch and refreshments)

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