The responsibility of the child and youth care worker is to keep children safe and respond to illnesses. This unit includes a study of a prescribed text book that is a comprehensive guide to children's health. Specific mention will be made of caring for children with HIV/AIDS and disabilities. Neonatal care, emergency resuscitation and safety precautions will form part of this unit. Paediatric and emergency specialists will be utilised in training. Minimum standards of care need specific attention for child care work in residential care centres. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Rika Swanzen
