Summary

This module has 2 components: i) Baby follow-up (0-6 months) where you will study the development of a baby born in Term 1 and the impact of their birth on the family through regular contact. You will enter information into your own 'Red Book' (the parent-held child record) and you will be expected to read about conditions and situations as they arise. Formal teaching will be provided through online sessions; ii) Young Child or Adolescent option where you choose whether to study development, disability and behaviour in younger children (0-5 years) or adolescents (13-19 years). If you choose the Young Child option, you will explore what services are available for all under-5s such as Children's Centres and Health Visitors (universal services) and learn about more targeted services such as Speech and Language therapy and Child Development teams. If you choose the adolescent option, you will explore issues such as what it means to be an adolescent, adolescent mental health, sexual health and the additional burden of chronic disease in adolescents.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

After taking this module, you will be able to:

Understand the normal development of a child in their first five years of life.
 Outline the four main areas of development and key developmental milestones and red flags (for abnormal development) in each of these areas.
 Understand how development is assessed in infants and children.
 Appreciate the importance of developmental assessment and early identification of abnormalities.
 Understand the common developmental and psychosocial problems that may affect young children and adolescents.
 Understand the services available for young children and adolescents in the community.
 Appreciate the organisation of services as universal, targeted and specialist.
 Develop skills in communicating with children, adolescents and families.
Who is this module for? 

This is a core module for the iBSc Paediatrics and Child Health. 

Teaching and Learning Methods

The Child and Community module is taught through online sessions.