This course focuses on the assessment and management of school aged children in need of primary health care. Utilizing the concepts inherent in Healthy People 2020 and a selfcare framework, emphasis is placed on health promotion, illness prevention and risk reduction strategies. Mental health conditions of children and adolescents, including substance abuse issues, and its impact throughout the life span is examined.
HSHS 563: Primary Health Specialty I: Health Promotion across the Lifespan
Credits
3