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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Major assignment 60%, Minor assignment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 60300 Nursing (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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