Child Health

University College London

Short course

In London

£ 850 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    London

  • Class hours

    30h

  • Duration

    2 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Child health programmes are going through a challenging phase as they strive to meet global targets while addressing the need for evidence-based interventions.
This short course introduces key concepts and global issues in child health and disability. It will also provide a background to evidence-based child health interventions.
You'll develop your knowledge of common childhood illnesses and strategies on how to control these in developing countries.
You'll also have the opportunity to share experiences with a wide range of people, including clinicians and those with experience of non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

This course is suitable for maternal and child-health professionals, programme managers and those with an interest in child health and/or public health.

For the short course you’ll need:
professional work experience in a relevant area and/or a first or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (e.g. health, education, psychology, international development)
a good standard of English proficiency

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2018

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Subjects

  • Disability
  • Child health
  • Healthcare
  • Child Behaviour
  • Child Psychology
  • Childhood Illnesses
  • Mechanisms
  • AIDS
  • HIV
  • Mental Health
  • Child Protection

Course programme

As well as introducing you to the key child-health challenges and interventions, the course will examine:

  • the burden of disease, mechanisms and determinants of key childhood illnesses
  • the evidence for interventions
  • the successes and challenges of key programmes

Lecture topics include the following:

  • History and perspectives of child health
  • Causes of child mortality, morbidity and disability
  • Mechanisms, interventions and programmes for newborn health, vaccine-preventable diseases, nutrition, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS and mental health
  • Disabilities
  • Child development and developmental delay
  • Child protection
  • Child health in the community
  • Adolescent health

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