CHILD HEALTH COURSE OUTLINE.pdf

Course Title: Child Health Course Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of child health, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of child development from infancy through adolescence. It covers common childhood illnesses, preventive health measures, and the role...

Course Title: Child Health Course Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding of child health, focusing on the physical, emotional, and social aspects of child development from infancy through adolescence. It covers common childhood illnesses, preventive health measures, and the role of midwives in promoting child health. Course Objectives: ⁠ ⁠ Understand the stages of child development and growth. ⁠ ⁠ Identify common childhood illnesses and their management. ⁠ ⁠ Promote preventive health measures and immunizations. ⁠ ⁠ Develop skills in assessing and monitoring child health. ⁠ ⁠ Understand the role of nutrition in child health. ⁠ ⁠ Address the psychosocial aspects of child health and development. Course Outline: 1.⁠ ⁠ Introduction to Child Health - Overview of child health and its importance - Role of midwives in child health 2.⁠ ⁠ Growth and Development - Stages of physical, cognitive, and emotional development - Milestones and assessment tools 3.⁠ ⁠ Nutrition and Child Health - Nutritional needs at different stages - Breastfeeding and weaning - Addressing malnutrition 4.⁠ ⁠ Common Childhood Illnesses - Respiratory infections - Gastrointestinal disorders - Skin conditions - Infectious diseases (measles, mumps, etc.) 5.⁠ ⁠ Immunization and Preventive Health - Immunization schedules and protocols - Preventive health measures - Health education and promotion 6.⁠ ⁠ Child Health Assessment - Techniques for assessing child health - Monitoring growth and development - Identifying and managing health issues 7.⁠ ⁠ Psychosocial Aspects of Child Health  - Impact of family and environment on child health - Addressing mental health issues - Supporting children with special needs 8.⁠ ⁠ Emergency Care in Child Health - Recognizing and managing pediatric emergencies - First aid and CPR for children 9.⁠ ⁠ Community and Child Health - Role of community health in child well-being - Outreach programs and initiatives 10.⁠ ⁠ Ethical and Legal Considerations - Ethical issues in child health care - Legal responsibilities of midwives Assessment Methods: ⁠ ⁠ End of Semester Exams - 70% ⁠ ⁠ MIDSEMESTER EXAMINATION CLASS ATTENDANCE 30% Participation in discussions Recommended Reading: ⁠ ⁠ "Pediatric Nursing: Caring for Children" by Jane Ball ⁠ ⁠ "Essentials of Pediatric Nursing" by Terri Kyle ⁠ ⁠ "Child Health Nursing: Partnering with Children & Families" by Jane W. Ball and Ruth C. Bindler