NRS325 Child Health Care and Promotion (8)

Abstract

This 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.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2
Online	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.

Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health

Learning Outcomes

Upon 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.

Syllabus

The 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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