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Aboriginal Health Studies 5 - Children's Health

Aboriginal Health Studies 5 - Children's Health

Module
National Code
State Code
48195
DTWD Status
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
Nominal Hours
60
Description
To give students knowledge of normal growth and
development.

To provide students with the skills to recognise the abnormal in child health.

To provide health worker students with the necessary
information and skills to assist caregivers in the
community in the upbringing of their children.
General notes
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Evidence Guide
Internal Assessment 100%

Assignment 40%

Aboriginal child rearing practices compared with
non-Aboriginal practices. Case study.

Observe development of one child. 20%
Present as a case study.

Group participation 20%
Active participation in all activities.

Test, in appropriate manner. 20%
Knowledge of child development, diseases of
childhood, prevention and treatment.

The assessments aim to achieve the following:

- To reinforce theory of child-bearing practices.

- To provide practice in case study presentation.

- To develop team-working skills in child health.

- To test knowledge of development stages, diseases of
childhood, prevention and treatment.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Associated Qual/Courses
State Code National Code Title Type
6992 1256 Aboriginal Health Work Accredited course