Health Science

CNA145

2010  CNA145  Child and Adolescent Health

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: No

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter CNA145 H,L,R,V Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

This unit explores a broad range of health related issues about children and adolescents within a health promotion framework. The unit covers an introduction to the multi-disciplinary field of child and adolescent health care. The context in which children grow and develop is explored, as well as common health problems that they may experience.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Two assignments to a total of 3000 words (1 x 1200 words, 40%; 1 x 1800 words, 60%)

TEACHING PATTERN:

Students will have 40 hours comprising lectures, tutorials and/or workshops.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,R,V
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource dependent teaching & learning - H,L,R,V
Independent study with provided resources replaces face-to-face or other classes (e.g. lectures)
About Flexible Study Options

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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