Learning Outcomes for Study Session 13

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

13.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQs 13.1, 13.2, 13.3 and 13.4)

13.2  Assess, classify and treat a child with ear problems. (SAQ 13.1)

13.3  Assess, classify and treat a child with throat problems. (SAQ 13.2)

13.4  Identify and treat a child with eye infections. (SAQ 13.4)

13.5  Identify and treat a child with impetigo or scabies. (SAQ 13.3)

13.6  Give appropriate follow-up care for ear, throat, eye and skin infections. (SAQs 13.1, 13.2 and 13.3)

Study Session 13  Ear Problems and Other Common Childhood Infections

13.1  Ear problems