When you finish this chapter, you should: Carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of gynecology, carry out the role of the medical assistant in the medical specialty of obstetrics, identify diagnostic and therapeutic procedures performed in obstetrics and gynecology, relate the role of medical assisting to the medical specialty of urology,. | 40 Assisting in Pediatrics Learning Outcomes (cont.) Relate growth and development to pediatric patient care. Identify the role of the medical assistant during pediatric examinations. Discuss pediatric immunizations and the role of the medical assistant. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain variations of pediatric screening procedures and diagnostic tests. Describe common pediatric diseases and disorders and their treatment. Recognize special health concerns of pediatric patients. Introduction Pediatrics Specialty Healthcare of children Pediatrician Monitors development Diagnose and treat Medical Assistant Parent education Adhering to immunization schedules Recognizing special health concerns Liaison between parent and physician Learning Outcome: Identify the role of the medical assistant during pediatric examinations. Pediatrics is a specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, and in some cases 21. The | 40 Assisting in Pediatrics Learning Outcomes (cont.) Relate growth and development to pediatric patient care. Identify the role of the medical assistant during pediatric examinations. Discuss pediatric immunizations and the role of the medical assistant. Learning Outcomes (cont.) Explain variations of pediatric screening procedures and diagnostic tests. Describe common pediatric diseases and disorders and their treatment. Recognize special health concerns of pediatric patients. Introduction Pediatrics Specialty Healthcare of children Pediatrician Monitors development Diagnose and treat Medical Assistant Parent education Adhering to immunization schedules Recognizing special health concerns Liaison between parent and physician Learning Outcome: Identify the role of the medical assistant during pediatric examinations. Pediatrics is a specialty area of medicine that involves the care of children up to the age of 18, and in some cases 21. The pediatrician specializes in the healthcare of children, monitoring their development and diagnosing and treating their illnesses. There are also subspecialties in pediatrics You must like children of all ages to be able to relate to them and to communicate with them effectively. Medical assistant’s primary areas of responsibility include: Parent or caregiver education Adherence to immunization schedules Recognizing special health concerns Assisting with the pediatric patient’s physical exam and treatment. Developmental Stages and Care Developmental milestones for each stage Physical development Intellectual-cognitive development Psycho-emotional development Social development Learning Outcome: Relate growth and development to pediatric patient care. Understanding the child's stages of growth and development will improve your skills. Physical development – the bodily changes that occur. Intellectual-cognitive development – thinking skills the child is developing. .
