NMHS20810

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the module the student will be able to:

1.) Understand and recognise age-appropriate developmental milestones for neonates, infants and children across the continuum of childhood, including the ability to identify when a child may be experiencing developmental delays.
2.) Understand the embryological process of organ and system development, including the structure and function of genes and how they interact with environmental factors such as health, illness and treatment response.
3.) Apply the principles of play in the nursing care of neonates, infants, children, and young people and their families to promote development and well-being.
4.) Discuss various therapeutic interventions, such as complementary therapy, to improve the hospital experience for children and young people, demonstrating an understanding of their unique needs and responses to hospitalization.
5.) Identify the principles of nursing assessment and care planning for children and young people with mental health needs, considering the family unit and the student's foundational scope of practice within a multidisciplinary team.

Indicative Module Content:

Introduction to Genetics, Genomics and Chromosomal disorders
Care of the child and their families with Genetics and Chromosomal disorders
Clinical examination of the newborn, neonatal thermoregulation, and neonatal immunology
Pathophysiology and management of neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Care of the neonate and family experiencing Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) and substance exposure
Introduction to child development theories
Childhood development milestones
Breastfeeding support and challenges
Play
Complementary therapies
Normative sexual development in children
LGBTQIA+ support and care
Overview of common mental health conditions in pediatric healthcare and the principles of providing holistic care to the child, young person, and their family.

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

A variety of interactive learning experiences are provided to the students, including lectures, tutorials, problem based and peer to peer learning. Student learning is supported by a range of web-based resources and online learning activities accessible through the university's virtual learning environment Brightspace.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy

 

Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Formative feedback is supported through ongoing classroom dialogue and informal peer-to-peer discussions. Summative assessments (written or presentation) are evaluated using a dedicated rubric, with individual feedback provided to students online via Brightspace.

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