HEA593 - Developing Practice in Child and Family Health

This unit focuses on supporting parents in the sometimes-challenging role of parenthood. In this unit, students will apply health assessments and gain knowledge of clinical deviations within a practice setting. Assessment of safety, along with health and development of children and the families wellbeing will be explored.

Student will enhance their critical thinking, problem solving and reflective practice to meet their learning goals. Students will discuss safe sleep practices and manage sleep and behavioural difficulties. Students will investigate the importance of childhood immunisation and how to advocate for full immunisation with parents.

Unit Information

PRESCRIBED TEXT - CHILD SURVEILLANCE HANDBOOK 

PRESCRIBED TEXT - CLINICAL SKILLS IN INFANT MENTAL HEALTH : THE FIRST THREE YEARS 2ND EDITION