International Child Health

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Subject Quota: 70

170 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject provides an overview and practical guidelines to address international child health issues, including acute respiratory illness, diarrhoea diseases, peri natal conditions, nutritional deficiencies, and communicable diseases. These issues will be presented from the perspective of public health practice in a range of countries. The subject will highlight the lifecycle approach and association with other stages of development, particularly the health of the mother and the role of family and community practices.

On completion, students should be able to

• Describe the most important global causes of childhood mortality and morbidity;
• Understand the broader social determinants of health;
• Describe the global frameworks, institutions, and current programs, including WHO, UNICEF, development banks and global funds;
• Understand the current strategies for prevention and management of important causes of childhood illness, including their evidence base;
• Identify new approaches to the promotion of child development and child human rights;
• Understand effective child public health program development; and
• Identify priorities for research in international child health.

• A group work presentation during the teaching period (20%),
• one take-home exam on the last day of the subject and due 10 days later (30%),
• and one essay of up to 3,000 words due five weeks after the completion of the subject (50%)

Hurdle Requirement: Attendance at a minimum of 80% is required to pass this subject.

Students will be given a set of readings at the commencement of the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Critical and empathic thinking
• Inter-disciplinary collaboration and team work
• Oral communication skills