Study Guide

Objective

Students
• know how to plan, execute and assess the monitoring of the growth and development of children
• know how to assess and support parenthood and families’ resources and mental health
• know how to guide families with their health habits by using evidence-based methods
• know how to guide families about issues related to sexuality, relationships and family planning as well as reproductive health
• know how to assess a child’s need for special support and protection
• are familiar with the stakeholders and services part of a family centre or family service network

Content

• holistic growth and development of children
• health check-ups and screenings at child health clinics
• promotion of the health of children and families
• supporting the resources and mental health of families
• diversity of families, cultural sensitivity
• families’ health habits, e.g. diet and exercise recommendations
• multisectoral collaboration, family service network, family centres

Further information

The study module includes 1 ECTS of skills workshop simulation teaching