Child Health
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 269 pages
- 29 units
This course, Child Health, is a three-credit unit course. It discusses the physiology and care of the newborn, process of growth and nutrition in children 0-5 years, assessment of the health and immunization status of children 0-5 years. Children who are 'At Risk' for specific conditions, concept of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), conditions which may expose the child to grave danger and the rights of the child.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Tutor marked assignment
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of PHS311, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
PHS311 · UNIT 1 CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Young children need dependable, trusting relationships. They thrive in environments that are predictable and nurturing. Understanding theories about how people develop helps form your knowledge base in caring for young children.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the physiology and care of the newborn
- Discuss the process of growth and nutrition in children 0-5 years
- Assess the immunization status of children 0-5 years
- Discuss the concept of Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)
- Discuss conditions which may expose the child to grave danger
What it prepares you for
- Public Health Officer
- Community Health Worker
- Pediatric Nurse
- Health Educator
- Healthcare
- Public Health
- Community Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 1: Child Development Principles and Theories
Unit 5: Theories of Child Development
Theories of child development require understanding of different psychological perspectives and their implications for child-rearing practices.
- Module 5: Concept of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (Imci)
Unit 4: Adaptation of IMCI to IMNCI
Adapting IMCI to IMNCI requires understanding the nuances of newborn care and integrating it with existing IMCI protocols.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 46 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Child Development Principles and Theories
Unit 1: Child Development · 2 hours
Define child development. Discuss the principles of development. Explain brain development and its importance.
Unit 2: Areas of Development · 2 hours
Describe physical development. Discuss cognitive development. Discuss social-emotional development.
- Week 2Module 1: Child Development Principles and Theories
Unit 3: Aspects of Child Development · 2 hours
Describe the speed and pattern of physical development. Discuss the mechanisms of cognitive development. Explain the factors influencing social-emotional development.
Unit 4: Stages of Child Development · 2 hours
Understand the fundamentals of child development. Discuss maturation in children. Describe adolescence.
- Week 3Module 1: Child Development Principles and Theories
Unit 5: Theories of Child Development · 2 hours
Understand developmental frameworks. Discuss Freud's stages of psychosexual development. Discuss risk factors for child development.
- Week 4Module 2: Physiology and Care of the New-born
Unit 1: Physiologic Adjustment to Extra-Uterine Life · 2 hours
Describe physiologic adjustments of the newborn. Describe the normal characteristics of a term newborn.
Unit 2: Assessment for wellbeing of a Newborn · 2 hours
Explain and describe the APGAR Score. Discuss the essential care necessary for a newborn. Discuss the required laboratory studies.
- Week 5Module 2: Physiology and Care of the New-born
Unit 3: Feeding of Newborn · 2 hours
Explain breastfeeding. Explain how to nurse. Describe manual expression of milk.
Unit 4: Bowel Movement, Bathing and Care of the Umbilical Cord in Newborn · 2 hours
Explain bowel movement in the newborns. Discuss the process of bathing the newborns. Discuss the care of umbilical cord in newborn.
- Week 6Module 2: Physiology and Care of the New-born
Unit 5: Common Problems after Birth · 2 hours
Discuss signs and symptoms of Hypothermia. List Symptoms of Hypoglycemia. Discuss clearing of a newborn Airway.
- Week 7Module 3: Nutrition in Children 0-5 Years
Unit 1: Introduction to Nutrition · 2 hours
Understand why good nutrition is important. Know about malnutrition and its causes. Know what health and nutrition services are available.
Unit 2: Principles of Good Nutrition · 2 hours
Understand Promotion of good nutrition. Describe types of malnutrition. Describe Critical forms of malnutrition.
- Week 8Module 3: Nutrition in Children 0-5 Years
Unit 3: Family Diets · 2 hours
Understand why good nutrition matters in the family. Describe good nutrition behaviours. Discuss common micronutrient deficiencies.
Unit 4: Infants and Young Children Nutrition · 2 hours
Understand why good nutrition matters in the first two years of life. Describe adequate diet for Infants and young children nutrition. Discuss optimal breastfeeding practices.
- Week 9Module 3: Nutrition in Children 0-5 Years
Unit 5: Health and Nutrition Services · 2 hours
Describe Health and Nutrition Services. Describe common diseases in children under five years of age. Describe Good caring practices for children under five years of age.
- Week 10Module 4: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Programs
Unit 1: Vaccine Preventable Diseases · 2 hours
Understand Immunization Background and Epidemiology. Discuss major vaccine-preventable diseases. Discuss other vaccine-preventable diseases.
Unit 2: Immunization Schedule in Nigeria · 2 hours
Describe the national immunization policy and National Immunization Schedule. Define routine immunization. Describe what comprises the routine immunization services.
- Week 11Module 4: Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Programs
Unit 3: EPI Plus and Vitamin a Deficiency · 2 hours
Discuss Vitamin A deficiency. Discuss Vitamin A supplementation. Discuss the link between Vitamin A and routine immunization.
Unit 4: Vaccine and Cold Chain Management · 2 hours
Describe the cold chain system. Understand the health facility cold chain equipments. Describe temperature monitoring devices.
- Week 12Module 5: Concept of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (Imci)
Unit 5: Shake Test · 2 hours
Describe the shake test. Understand what shake test is used for. Describe the procedure of conducting shake test.
Unit 2: The Concept of IMNCI · 2 hours
Understand the rationale for the development of IMNCI. Describe the objectives and components of IMNCI. Describe the strategies and principles of IMCI.
- Week 13Module 5: Concept of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (Imci)
Unit 3: IMCI Package · 2 hours
Describe the three components of IMCI for child survival. Discuss why IMCI is better than single condition approaches. Discuss the Key family and community practices.
Unit 4: Adaptation of IMCI to IMNCI · 2 hours
Discuss the adaptation of IMCI to IMNCI. Explain the Kangaroo mother care. Discuss the challenges of IMCI.
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Module 1 theories to practical child care
- Practice APGAR scoring scenarios from Module 2 using case studies
- Review immunization schedules in Module 4 weekly
- Summarize key IMCI steps from Module 5 using flowcharts
- Outline child rights principles from Module 6 and relate to real-world situations
Questions students ask about this course
What is PHS311 about?
This course, Child Health, is a three-credit unit course. It discusses the physiology and care of the newborn, process of growth and nutrition in children 0-5 years, assessment of the health and immunization status of children 0-5 years. Children who are 'At Risk' for specific conditions, concept of Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI), conditions which may expose the child to grave danger and the rights of the child.
How many units does PHS311 have?
PHS311, Child Health, has 29 units across 6 modules, over 269 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is PHS311?
PHS311 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.
Is PHS311 hard?
PHS311 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does PHS311 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 29 units.
How is PHS311 assessed?
PHS311 is assessed by tutor marked assignment and final examination.
What can I do with PHS311?
Public Health Officer, Community Health Worker, Pediatric Nurse and Health Educator.