307495 (v.1) Developmental Health 561

Area:

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Current research based evidence on developmental and population health. Interaction of ecological, biological, psychological and social determinants. Developmental lifespan, including neurobiological, cognitive, social, emotional and moral development. Bio-psycho-social and cultural aspects utilising appropriate research findings and conceptual frameworks to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions targeting individuals, families, communities.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Interpret the significance of biological, psychological and social processes that result in healthy outcomes and competence in human development. Analyse the influence of social environments and the resources that contribute to developmental health. Critically examine the major pathways to social and emotional wellbeing, developmental themes, needs and critical tasks. Critique the principles and strategies that underpin prevention research, includingthe study of risk and protective factors. Develop a prevention intervention plan aimed at minimising the risk of psychosocial morbidity and mortality in children and/or adolescents, in one or more settings. Critically analyse government policy in relation to achieving health and wellbeing outcomes, in a specific area of interest.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Anderson, L. M., Shinn, C., and St Charles, J. (2002). Community Interventions to Promote Healthy Social Environments: Early Childhood Development and Family Housing: A Report on Recommendations of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 51, 1-8. Keating, D. P., and Hertzman, C. (Eds.). (1999). Developmental Health and the Wealth of Nations: Social, Biological, and educational dynamics. New York: Guilford Press. McCain, M. N., and Mustard, J. F. (1999). Reversing the Real Brain Drain: Early Years Study. Toronto: Publications Ontario. Shonkoff, J. P., and Phillips, D. A. (Eds.). (2000). From Neurons to Neighborhoods: The Science of Early Childhood Development. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press. Slater, A., and Lewis, M. (Eds.). (2002). Introduction to Infant Development. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Major assignment 60%, Minor assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y		Y