Health Care in Early Years
- Education
- 100 level
- 2 credit units
- 107 pages
- 13 units
This course introduces the development of children and how to meet their health needs during childhood. It explores maternal wellbeing as a foundation for survival, healthy growth, and child development. The course covers child healthcare in the early years and intervention measures for early childhood health problems by international donor agencies. Students will gain knowledge of childhood health needs and intervention strategies.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 52 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of ECE123, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 INTERVENTION MEASURES BY THE UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S EMERGENCY FUND (UNICEF) ON EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH PROBLEMSPage 79
- UNIT 2 INTERVENTION MEASURES BY THE UNITED STATES AGENCIES FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) ON CHILDHOOD HEALTH PROBLEMSPage 84
- UNIT 3 ROLES OF WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO)Page 88
- UNIT 4: ROLES OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANISATION (FAO)Page 83
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
ECE123 · UNIT 1 ISSUES RELATING TO MATERNAL WELLBEING
Pregnancy occurs when sperm attaches to an egg within 24 hours when such egg leaves the ovary to form a zygote. In the fallopian tube, the fertilised egg divides and grow and moves towards the womb gradually within five days and attaches itself to the womb lining the process of which is known as implantation.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the concept of health and wellbeing.
- Discuss issues relating to maternal wellbeing.
- Mention the traditional and modern methods of family planning.
- Explain the various types of child healthcare in the early years.
- List some international donor agencies that control childhood health problems.
- Discuss the activities of some international donor agencies.
What it prepares you for
- Healthcare Worker
- Community Health Extension Worker
- Social Worker
- Public Health Officer
- Childcare Provider
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- International Development
- Education
- Government
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Maternal Wellbeing: The Foundation for Survival, Healthy Growth and Development of the Child
Unit 1: Issues Relating to Maternal Wellbeing
Understanding the complex interplay of factors influencing maternal wellbeing requires integrating knowledge from various disciplines.
- Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 4: World Declaration on the Rights of a Child
Requires critical evaluation of global declarations and their practical implications for child rights and protection.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Maternal Wellbeing: The Foundation for Survival, Healthy Growth and Development of the Child
Unit 1: Issues Relating to Maternal Wellbeing · 2 hours
Define maternal health and wellbeing.. Discuss the scope of maternal wellbeing, including reproductive anatomy and physiology.. Explain the importance of diet during pregnancy..
- Week 2Module 1: Maternal Wellbeing: The Foundation for Survival, Healthy Growth and Development of the Child
Unit 2: Family Planning in Maternal Wellbeing · 2 hours
Discuss the definitions and concepts of family planning.. Explain the aims and objectives of family planning.. Describe the benefits of family planning to the family and the nation..
- Week 3Module 1: Maternal Wellbeing: The Foundation for Survival, Healthy Growth and Development of the Child
Unit 3: Infertility in the Female · 2 hours
Define infertility and differentiate between primary and secondary infertility.. Identify the causes of infertility in females.. Discuss the risk factors and factors that promote fertility in females..
- Week 4Module 1: Maternal Wellbeing: The Foundation for Survival, Healthy Growth and Development of the Child
Unit 4: Threats to Childhood Healthy Growth and Development · 2 hours
Enumerate the factors that threaten healthy growth and development of children.. Explain the intervention measures to be taken on the threats to early childhood health.. Discuss the collaborative roles of parents, schools, government, and NGOs in combating threats to childhood health..
- Week 5Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 1: Determinants of Child Health · 2 hours
Explain the concept of health and factors determining individual health.. Discuss how nutrition, heredity, personal hygiene, lifestyle, medical care, environment, and socio-economic status affect children's health.. Describe the importance of parental care..
- Week 6Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 2: An Overview of the General Characteristics of Children · 2 hours
List physical, mental, emotional, and social characteristics of children.. Explain the general needs of children (physical, mental, social, and emotional).. Discuss the importance of understanding child characteristics for caregivers..
- Week 7Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 3: Provision of School Health Services for Children · 2 hours
Explain the concepts of school health services.. List the components of school health services.. State the importance of school health services to young children..
- Week 8Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 4: World Declaration on the Rights of a Child · 2 hours
Explain the concepts of 'rights' and 'child rights'.. Mention and explain the child's rights.. Enumerate how each child's right affects his life..
- Week 9Module 2: Child Health Care in the Early Years
Unit 5: World Declaration on Child Abuse · 2 hours
Explain the meaning and concepts of child abuse.. List and explain the forms of child abuse.. Explain the causes of child abuse..
- Week 10Module 3: Intervention Measures on Early Childhood Health Problems
Unit 1: Intervention Measures by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) · 2 hours
Identify early childhood health problems UNICEF combats.. Explain the intervention measures carried out by UNICEF.. Classify UNICEF's intervention measures into control, protective, preventive, and supportive roles..
- Week 11Module 3: Intervention Measures on Early Childhood Health Problems
Unit 2: Intervention Measures by the United States Agencies for International Development (USAID) · 2 hours
Explain the effects of political, religious, and economic crises on children's health.. Explain the root causes of crises in human society.. Explain USAID's intervention measures in combating disasters..
- Week 12Module 3: Intervention Measures on Early Childhood Health Problems
Unit 3: Roles/Intervention Measures by the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Childhood Health Problems · 2 hours
Explain the specific and general roles of WHO.. Discuss WHO's contributions to global health.. Describe WHO's collaboration with other international health agencies..
Unit 4: Roles/Intervention Measures by the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) · 2 hours
Explain the role of FAO in handling agricultural and food-related problems.. List FAO's contributions to agricultural development and food production.. Discuss FAO's efforts to meet nutritional needs..
- Week 13Module 3: Intervention Measures on Early Childhood Health Problems
Final Revision · 4 hours
Review all units from Modules 1-3.. Complete any outstanding assignments.. Prepare for the final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from each unit, focusing on maternal and child health.
- Create concept maps linking maternal wellbeing (Module 1) to child health outcomes (Module 2).
- Study the roles and intervention strategies of international organizations (Module 3), noting specific programs.
- Practice applying child rights principles (Module 2, Unit 4) to hypothetical scenarios involving child abuse or neglect (Module 2, Unit 5).
- Focus on understanding the causes and effects of child abuse (Module 2, Unit 5) and intervention measures.
- Allocate study time proportionally to the number of units in each module, with extra time for challenging units.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any areas where you struggled.
- Create flashcards for key terms and concepts, such as 'maternal mortality,' 'family planning methods,' and 'child rights.'
- Practice answering essay questions on topics like the importance of maternal health or the role of international organizations.
- Form a study group to discuss challenging concepts and share notes.
Questions students ask about this course
What is ECE123 about?
This course introduces the development of children and how to meet their health needs during childhood. It explores maternal wellbeing as a foundation for survival, healthy growth, and child development. The course covers child healthcare in the early years and intervention measures for early childhood health problems by international donor agencies. Students will gain knowledge of childhood health needs and intervention strategies.
How many units does ECE123 have?
ECE123, Health Care in Early Years, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 107 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is ECE123?
ECE123 carries 2 credit units, at 100 level in Education.
Is ECE123 hard?
ECE123 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does ECE123 take to study?
About 52 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is ECE123 assessed?
ECE123 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with ECE123?
Healthcare Worker, Community Health Extension Worker, Social Worker, Public Health Officer and Childcare Provider.