MPH2047

Child public health ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Julie Green

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)
MMS-ALFRED Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: Aspects & influences on child & adolexcent public health, including social determinants; policy; poverty & disadvantage; indigenous & cross-culture diversity; child care & intergenerational influence; child health promotion & illness prevention; nutrition; mental health; injury; human rights, law, screening & surveillance.

Objectives: On completion of this unit, students will be able to: 1. have a detailed understanding of the philosophies, principles, and practices of child public health; 2. be able to confidently research, plan, and evaluate a program designed to meet the health needs of children and young people in the community, with an emphasis on those with a particular disorder or disability; 3. understand the differing and similar issues facing children and young people across developing/developed countries and the dynamics that impact within the contrasting environments; 4. understand the special impact of children and young people as they interface with legal issues, such as violence, maltreatment, varying legislation, human rights and advocacy; 5. be familiar with health screening and surveillance issues for children and young people, and the particular issues for pertinent age groups; 6. demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the nutritional determinants of health and disease in children and young people both within Australia and internationally; 7. have an understanding of the physical, social and cognitive stages of growth and development and the differing ways of assessing them in infants and children; 8. demonstrate use of the range of tools and instruments available to assess the health status, well-being, health outcomes, and quality of life of children.

Assessment: Written analysis + Assignments + Presentations

Contact Hours: 5 day intensive block and 3 x 1.5 weekday contact hours