Fri, 21 Apr
|Mbombela
2023 Annual Paediatric Symposium on Cerebral Palsy
Every hour a baby is born with cerebral palsy, making cerebral palsy the most common lifelong physical disability. Join us as we advance interdisciplinary care for early detection and treatment for infants and children with or at high-risk for cerebral palsy. 16 CPDs are allocated
Time & Location
21 Apr 2023, 08:00 – 17:00 SAST
Mbombela, Mbombela, South Africa
About the event
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:
- To help the health system reduce the incidence of Cerebral Palsy
- Encourage interdisciplinary approaches for the care of children with Cerebral Palsy
- Contribute to improving the quality of life for children with Cerebral Palsy
- 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
Date: 21-23 April 2023
Time: 08:30 - 16:30
- The symposium is an interactive public workshop facilitated by experts in the field and will be made available for virtual access via zoom.
- 21 April 2023: Pre-Symposium Paediatric Surgical Skills (Live demonstration of 8 Cases: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Placement of a Feeding Gastrostomy and Post-op Care.)
- 22 April 2023: Day 1 Symposium Didactic Sessions
- 23 April 2023: Day 2 Symposium Didactic Sessions
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 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:
21 April 2023 – Pre-Symposium
Surgical Skills Building Workshop, mentored in Theatre to be held at Kiaat Private Hospital and Rob Ferreira Public Hospital, Mbombela. Mpumalanga:
- Priority skills: Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication and Placement of a Feeding Gastrostomy and Post-op Care.
Registration Fees:
- Limited to 8 Medical Officers/Registers for live training in theatre @ fee R2500.00/person.
- Visual live demonstration via Zoom @ fee R500/person.
22-23 April 2023 – The Symposium
An educational experience through didactic sessions presented by inter-disciplinary professionals, to be held as follows:
- Date: 22-23 April 2023
- Time: 08:30 - 16:30
- enue: Mbombela, Mpumalanga. Specific venue to be confirmed.
Registration Fees:
- Physical Attendance @ R950.00
- Virtual Attendance via Zoom @ R500.00
Contact us anytime:-
Medical Events
Tel/WhatsApp: 082 435 5370
Email: hello@medical-events.org
Schedule
9 hoursSurgical Skills Building and Mentorship
Kiaat Private and Rob Ferreira
1 day 8 hours2 Days Symposium Didactic Sessions
Conference Hotel
Tickets
CP Symposium 22-23 April 2023
This ticket includes access to the 2023 Annual Paediatric Symposium on the 22 and 23 April 2023. The fee includes conferencing, tea and lunch, and CPD certificates. Travel and accommodation is excluded. Attendance Options - Virtual Attendance: 21-23 April 2023, which includes all sessions - In-Person Attendance: only available from 22-23 April 2023. Tickets for the in-person surgical skills building and mentorship is limited to 8 medical trainees and the tickets are sold separately.
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Surgical Skills 20-21 April23
This ticket includes access to the 2023 Annual Paediatric Symposium Pre-Workshop for 8 theatre cases focusing on Laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication, Placement of a Feeding Gastrostomy and Post-op Care. The Session will be held on the 21st April, 08:00 - 17:00.
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