nsg4ech early childhood health
EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH
NSG4ECH
Not currently offered
Credit points: 20
Subject outline
In this subject students will use an ecological framework to examine the relationship between the early years of development including new understanding in brain development and health throughout the life-cycle. The links between economic inequality and child health and the promotion of optimum development of young children through social justice strategies, prevention and early intervention programs will be explored within a primary health care framework. Approaches to influencing parenting, professional practice and government policy are examined. Students further develop health, growth and developmental assessment skills with children 0-5 years in community settings.
SchoolSchool of Nursing & Midwifery
Credit points20
Subject Co-ordinatorFran Sheean
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisites NSG4ITP or NSG4MCH
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects NSG42ECH NSG41ECH
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Promoting Health: The Primary Care Approach (4th Edn) | Prescribed | Talbot, L. & Verrinder, G. | ELSEVIER (2010) |
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