NRS325 Child Health Care and Promotion (8)
AbstractThis subject focuses on the promotion of health and optimal growth and development of children: i) across the age range of 0-14 years, both globally and locally ii) with a disability iii) who have suffered abuse. This subject is suitable for any professional who interacts with children within this age range.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus | Session 2 | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: NRS325
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
Module 1: Child growth and development 0-14 years At the end of Module 1, students should be able to: - describe the current magnitude of child health problems - globally, nationally and locally; - discuss strategies to advocate for children in health related issues and promote conditions that allow for optimum growth and development to occur; - describe the general principles of child growth and development; - list some of the factors affecting child growth and development; - implement various strategies that encourage and enhance optimum growth and development in children 0-14 years.
Module 2: Care and health of children 0-2 years At the end of Module 2, students should be able to: - locate resources in child health in order to explore issues of importance; - understand the primacy of the role of the family in assisting each child to develop to their fullest potential; - demonstrate an awareness of the role of other professionals in caring for the child from birth to two years; - develop effective health promotion programs to enhance the health of children and families, especially those who identify as indigenous; - acknowledge the wide variety of factors that impact on the child and family; - compare and contrast the health status of indigenous and non-indigenous mothers and infants; - demonstrate an understanding of the differing needs of children who are raised in indigenous cultures.
Module 3: Care and health of children 2-14 years At the end of Module 3, students should be able to: - discuss current childhood morbidity and mortality data; - identify and prioritise local community children's health problems; - contextualise the types of injuries experienced by children 2-14 years; - develop effective health promotion and education strategies to decrease childhood injury; - describe how nutrition affects the development of children 2-14 years.
Module 4: Care and health of children who suffer abuse At the end of Module 4, students should be able to: - define child abuse; - explain theories of abuse; - describe the various types of abuse; - list the signs and symptoms suggestive of child abuse; - list risk factors for child abuse; - discuss the reporting procedure if child abuse is suspected; - plan, implement and evaluate effective health promotion and education programs in relation to decreasing the incidence and severity of child abuse.
Module 5: Child health care and promotion in children with a disability At the end of Module 5, students should be able to: - list the principles influencing the provision of services for a child with a disability; - define and discuss common conditions, terms used and the causes of developmental disability; - discuss the impact of disability on the child's parents and family members; - plan, implement and evaluate health promotion programs to help ensure children with a disability are able to reach their fullest potential. |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: Child growth and development 0-14 years
Care and health of children 0-2 years
Care and health of children 2-14 years
Care and health of children who suffer abuse
Child health care and promotion in children with a disability.
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.