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Module Title: The Developing Child
Mode of Study:A blended learning strategy of: 100 hours - direct teacher contact 100 hours - directed study 100 hours - private study
Contact Details:Contact School of Nursing and Midwifery - 01782 679600
Contact email:nursing@keele.ac.uk
Faculty: Faculty of Health
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This module will enable students to develop awareness of a range of health and social factors which promote or adversely affect the development of children. Students will become familiar with the resources available and required to optimise child health. This knowledge will underpin professional practice contributing to improving the health and well-being of all children.

This module is available as:

  • a compulsory core within PGDip/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing (Health Visiting)
  • an optional core within PGDip/MSc Specialist Community Public Health Nursing
  • a programme/ approved elective within MSc Advancing Professional Practice
  • a free standing elective

This module aims to:
- Enable to student to develop critically in evaluating the physical, social and emotional aspects of child health and development.
- Utilise a range of evidence based sources to optimise child well being.

For those undertaking the Specialist Community Public Health Nursing Programme, specific award entry requirements apply; no other pre-requisites are required.

For those undertaking as an elective/freestanding module: healthcare practitioner with a minimum of 6 months experience and working within a relevant health care setting.

Child health and well-being / influences:
physical
emotional
social
cultural
Public health provision affecting child health, well-being and development
Stages of normal child development and assessment
Recognising and acting on development needs
Department of Health policy frameworks for provision of child health and health surveillance.
Professional legal and ethical frameworks supporting child health, well being and development
Service provision supporting child health well being and development
Screening in child health
The child at risk and sources of support.
Safeguarding policies and practice.

No. 01: Assessment Type: Case Study
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule 50%
  Brief Description: A case study demonstrating evidence-based practice in assessing child health, well-being and development.
  Contribution to the module mark: 50% Qualifying Mark: 50
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: No
  Detailed Description of Assessment: The student will provide a critical account of normal child health and development based on a selection of cases, determining and evaluating a range of psycho-social and cultural influences which impact on a child's health, physical and emotional well-being and development (4000 words).
No. 02: Assessment Type: Practical Exam
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule Pass/Fail
  Brief Description: interactive Practical Examination relating to child health development and well-being
  Contribution to the module mark: 0% Qualifying Mark: 1
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: Yes
  Detailed Description of Assessment: An interactive practical examination which will focus skills of assessing child development, health and well-being.
No. 03: Assessment Type: Oral Exam
  Assessment Marking Scheme: Assessment rule 50%
  Brief Description: An oral exam which relates to the practical examination regarding child development, health and well-being
  Contribution to the module mark: 50% Qualifying Mark: 50
  Apply For Exemption from Anonymous Assessment: Yes
  Detailed Description of Assessment: An oral exam which will relate to the practical examination to enable the student to discuss underpinning theory and decision making in child health, development and well-being.