Introduction
This unit examines the changing philosophies that have underpinned the practice of child and family health. The unit content will particularly focus on critical reflection, social constructions of motherhood, primary health care and strategies to promote the health of children and families in the community such as anticipatory guidance and the facilitation of group work with parents.
Summary
| Unit name | Foundations of Child & Family Health |
| Unit code | CNA758 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Shiona Macpherson |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss the effective use of interpersonal skills and group work in child and family health.
- Analyse strategies to promote the health of children, mothers and families in the community and the philosophical concepts underpinning these processes.
- Discuss the experience of perinatal depression in terms of its presentation and impact on the family.
- Critically reflect on the concept of motherhood as a social construction, and other vulnerability/risk factors for perinatal mental health concerns.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | This unit is offered fully online via MyLO (my learning online). You are expected to devote around 10 hours per week to the study materials, assessment tasks and self-directed learning. There are 3 x 1 hour Online webinars during the study period. |
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| Assessment | Essay (30%)|Interactive Oral Assessment (30%)|Online Presentation and Discussion (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. |
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