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Adolescent Health Medicine (CHLD0072)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of Population Health Sciences
Teaching department
果冻影院 GOS Institute of Child Health
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Summary

This module will provide a comprehensive overview of the distinct health needs of adolescents, as well as the wider determinants of health of this age group. The curriculum will be based on the RCPCH e-learning programme in Adolescent Health, which covers the following 13 topics: Health and Illness in Adolescence; Healthy Development; Legal Framework; Communication and; Consultation with Young People; Health Promotion and Advocacy; Chronic Conditions and Transition; Concordance/Adherence; Youth Friendly Services; Sexual and Reproductive Health; Self-Harm and Common Mental Problems; Substance Use and Misuse; Overweight and Underweight; and Common Medical Conditions. The aim of the module is to provide you with an overview of the importance of adolescent health and key issues in this field.听听

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

After taking this module, you will be able to:

  1. Improve confidence and skills in engaging with young people and parents
  2. Consolidate and extend clinical skills identifying and managing common health problems
  3. Be equipped with skills to assess the most pressing needs of young people and work with others to improve the quality of service provided for young people

Who is this module for?

This is an optional module for all MSc Paediatrics and Child Health pathways and MSc Child and Adolescent Mental Health.听Any Level 7 students interested in taking this as an optional module, please contact the Module leader

Teaching and Learning Methods

The module will be delivered through in-person lectures, interactive discussions and groups work,听supplemented by online learning.

Assessment

This module will be assessed by a 3000 word essay (80%) and a group presentation (20%).

Selected Reading List

Patton, G.C., Sawyer, S.M., Santelli, J.S., Ross, D.A., Afifi, R., Allen, N.B., Arora, M., Azzopardi, P., Baldwin, W., Bonell, C. and Kakuma, R., 2016. Our future: a Lancet commission on adolescent health and wellbeing. The Lancet, 387(10036), pp.2423-2478.

Adolescent Health Programme - e-Learning for Healthcare - .

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 听听听 Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Methods of assessment
80% Coursework
20% Viva or oral presentation
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
18
Module leader
Dr Joseph Ward
Who to contact for more information
ich.paediatrics@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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