Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric RSV Infections

Diagnosis and Management of Paediatric RSV Infections

This online CPD module from the Canadian Paediatric Society will enable learners to provide quality, evidence-based care in the diagnosis and management of respiratory syncytial viral (RSV) infections, and to counsel families about best practices for prevention. This 1-credit-per-hour Self-Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1 Mainpro+® credit.

SRPC members can register for this module at no cost using the following link: https://pedagogy.cps.ca?KeyName=SRPCRSV23

Learning Objectives 
After completing this online learning module, you will be able to:

1. Describe the epidemiology, pathophysiology and natural history of RSV
2. Describe the diagnostic process for RSV in infants and children
3. Describe the management of bronchiolitis and other RSV-associated clinical syndromes
4. Assess when hospitalization may be appropriate/necessary
5. Provide family education and support