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Health and Wellbeing in Childhood and Youth

Description

This course explores the determinants of child health from the prenatal period to early adulthood. Students will develop an understanding of typical child development and the facilitators that optimize health outcomes in child and adolescent populations. Throughout the course, students will consider and explore issues of healthy child development within a social context ? locally, nationally and internationally. Students will reflect on their roles as healthcare providers, and child health specialists, in promoting child health. The course focuses on the application of physical, social-emotional and cognitive developmental concepts in childhood, and an examination of the social environment and its effects on development. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues affecting child health.

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Overview

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  • Institution: Western University
  • Level: University
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: 9008
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.