CLPPC 709 / The Vulnerable Child and Youth

3 unit(s)

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment is restricted to Child Life and Pediatric Psychosocial Care students only.

This course is designed to provide an understanding of the issues faced by children and youth deemed vulnerable resulting from multiple factors including: low socio-economic status, special needs, child maltreatment, mental health conditions and acute or chronic diagnosis and illness. This course examines theoretical foundations in relation to specific areas of pediatric psychosocial delivery as well as covers definitions, classifications, incidence, social implications, and attitudes. Students will examine the relationship of resilience and models for providing interventions, resources and support for children, youth and families. This is a required course for Stream 1 learners, and runs for 14 weeks in the Summer Term. This course is offered online.