King Abdulaziz University College of Applied Medical Sciences Nursing Department
Training Course
Home Care for Children with Cerebral Palsy
Background and justification Cerebral palsy is a chronic nonprogressive motor dysfunction caused by damage to
the motor areas of the brain. It is estimated that 7 of 1,000 live births had cerebral palsy in the Western countries. Cases of CP are also found in Saudi Arabia. Many children with CP are been cared at home. CP children need a lot of attention and care. This presentation is offered for family members who are caring children with
CP. Educational objectives By the end of this course participants will be able to: 1. Comprehend the meaning of cerebral palsy 2. Describe the causes of cerebral palsy 3. Identify the differences of different types of cerebral palsy 4. Describe the necessary care of cerebral palsy child 5. Describe the importance of exercise, hygiene, dental care and nutrition for the child with cerebral palsy. 6. Discuss any issues of the child with health professionals. 7. Identify the needs of their own child Course Design The lecture will be conducted over one hour Participants Cerebral palsy caregivers (parents or sisters or any family members)
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Language
Arabic
Duration
June 8th 2009
Training Method
Different training methods will be applied to put participants in an active position, these include: - Lectures with the help of audiovisual facilities - Group discussion
Training Tools
- Data show
Course Evaluation
Participants course evaluation forms
Venue Jeddah (King Abdulaziz University Hospital – outpatient waiting area) For further information & Registration : Contact Contact : Dr. Shadia A. Yousuf Tel: 0501200766
E. mail: shadiamai@yahoo.com
Nursing Department (KAU) Tel. No :6400000 / ext: 23603 Fax:6408386 P.O.80324 /21589
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Time Day 1 8:30 am- 9 am 9 am- 9:30 am 9:30 am- 10 am 10 am- 10:30 am 10:30 am- 11:00 am 11:00 pm- 11:30 am 11:30am-12pm 12:30 pm- 1 pm 1:30am- 2 am
Subject
Registration and Pre- test
What is cerebral palsy? Causes of cerebral palsy Coffee Break Types of cerebral palsy Nutritional care for CP Exercise for CP Dental care for CP Hygiene and bathing Suctioning and seizers in CP
Dr. Aziza Rajab Head of Nursing Department Chairman of Nursing Scientific Committee
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King Abdulaziz University
College of Applied Medical Sciences
Nursing Department
Nursing Courses Application Form
Name: Gender: Position: Organization: Name of the course: Date of the course: Mobile Number: Fax Number: E. mail Address:
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SIGNATURE: DATE: / / Please sign and submit the form no later than one month to: Nursing Department (KAU) or Dr. Shadia A. Yousuf Tel. No :6400000 / ext: 23603 Tel. 0501200766 Fax: 6408386 E. mail: shadiamai@yahoo.com P.O.80324 /21589 4