Module Code: H6ICHW
Long Title Introduction to Child Health and Wellbeing
Title Introduction to Child Health and Wellbeing
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: ARLENE EGAN
Module Author: Jane Liu
Departments: NCI Learning & Teaching
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Comprehend the theory and principles of childrens’ health and wellbeing.
LO2 Demonstrate knowledge of the rights of the child as outlined in relevant legislation.
LO3 Outline the main illnesses affecting childhood and their causes.
LO4 Recognise the important role hygiene and infection control play in the ECE setting.
LO5 Recognise the importance of maintaining a secure and safe ECE environment.
LO6 Demonstrate the importance of a partnership approach to health and wellbeing in childhood.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Childhood Health and Wellbeing
• Overview of the holistic care needs of children and their health requirements, overview of life span approach to health and wellbeing - prenatal development to birth/0-3 years/3-6 years, physical and psychological basis for health, the nine dimensions of children’s development, identification of how environmental factors can impact on childhood health such as - health screening/vaccination schedule, family, lifestyle, environment, education, culture, religion and communities, Síolta Standard 9 – Health and Welfare.
Health and Wellbeing in the Early Childhood Setting
• The impact of the ECE environment on childhood health and wellbeing, identification and appropriate treatment of common childhood illnesses, identification of common causes of infection; strategies to promote Infection control and hygiene in the early childhood setting; prevention of cross infection through HACCP guidelines, health promotion policies and strategies in the ECE setting – oral hygiene, healthy eating, physical activity, outdoor play etc., the benefits of a partnership approach to health and wellbeing in childhood; personal care routines in the ECE setting and development of practical skills to undertake health and wellbeing routines.
The Child’s Voice
• Overview of the rights of the child, policies and practices in the ECE setting which promote the rights of the child, inclusion and equality in the ECE setting, examining high standards of quality in the ECE setting in relation to the implementation of relevant policies and procedures.
Elements involved in protecting children in the ECE setting
• Introduction to the elements involved in protecting children, for example identifying common childhood injuries and their causes, addressing common childhood injuries, assessing and managing risk in the ECE setting, reporting and inter-professional collaboration and maintaining a secure and safe ECE environment while working in collaboration with parents.
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework40.00%
End of Module Assessment60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Presentation % of total: 40
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Working in partnership with parents and children in developing the rights of the child in ECE setting.
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 60
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,3,4,5
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Exam to assess learning of principles and theories, Health and Safety, Hygiene and Infection
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 3 Once per semester 0.25
Independent Learning No Description 18 Once per semester 1.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture per week 3 Once per semester 0.25
Independent Learning No Description 18 Once per semester 1.50
Total Weekly Contact Hours 0.25
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Bruce. T., Meggitt. C. & Grenier, J. (2010), Child Care and Education, Hodder & Stoughton, Oxon.
  • CECDE. (2006), Síolta the National Quality Framework for Early Childhood Education, CEDCE, Dublin.
  • Department of Health & Children. (2004), Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Pre-School Services, DoHC, Dublin.
  • Gaine, Niamh. (2013), Child Health and Wellbeing, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin.
  • National Council for Curriculum & Assessment. (2015), Practice guide to Síolta and Aistear, NCCA, Dublin.
  • National Council for Curriculum & Assessment. (2009), Aistear: The Early Childhood Curriculum Framework, NCCA, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Hanafin, S. & Brooks, A.. (2005), Report on the development of a national set of child wellbeing indicators, National Children's Office, Dublin.
  • National Committee on Breastfeeding & Department of Health and Children. (2005), Breastfeeding in Ireland: A Five Year Strategic Action Plan, DoHC, Dublin.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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