Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

School: Medical and Health Sciences

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• Unit Title

  Child and Adolescent Health

• Unit Code

  HST3100

• Year

  2019

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Ruth Margaret WALLACE

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Description

This unit examines child and adolescent health from a socio-ecological perspective. Students investigate the theories and stages of child development and their implications for health enhancement. Best practice strategies which support the health and wellbeing of children are explored in school and community settings. Students also engage with contemporary learning tools in order to develop holistic health promotion approaches for a range of child health issues.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded HST2222

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Advocate for advances in the health and safety of children and adolescents.
2. Analyse the role of risk and protective factors for a range of hazardous and harmful child and adolescent health behaviours.
3. Analyse theories, stages and critical transition points of child and adolescent development.
4. Describe the trends of and challenges to the health status of Australian children and adolescents.
5. Engage with child and adolescent health agencies and other relevant organisations.
6. Identify national and international best practice child and adolescent health interventions.
7. Identify the health needs and best practice strategies for working with vulnerable child and adolescent populations including Indigenous youth.

Unit Content

1. Causal and contextual child and adolescent developmental theories, stages and critical transitional points.
2. Scenarios and case studies highlighting contemporary health and education approaches to a range of issues: alcohol and other drugs, road aware, mental health, sexual health, sun protection, asthma and chronic conditions, healthy eating and physical activity.
3. Health status and trends.
4. Challenges in supporting health needs.
5. Socio-ecological approach to parent, family, school, and community engagement.
6. Best practice strategies framed within a 'Health Promoting School' approach including actions, processes, and practices.
7. Risk and protective factors in building resilience, school readiness, capacity building and partnerships to support young people.
8. National and international approaches to child and adolescent health with research translation and others.
9. Regional and remote strength-based approaches: civic responsibilities and engaging vulnerable young people including culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and Indigenous populations
10. Agency partnerships, support opportunities and advocating for young peoples' health and wellness.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, research and industry presentations. Task-oriented scenario and case study analysis including cross-cultural and international context. Teaching and learning strategies and activities to generate ideas. Collaborative learning and group activities. E-learning activities. Students will engage in a collaborative peer review process to improve their ability to give and receive feedback, enhancing their critical thinking and communication skills.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

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