Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers from Coursera

This course provides a comprehensive overview of early childhood (0 to 3 years old) healthcare, covering newborn, infant, and toddler characteristics, daily parenting, early childhood development and education, as well as the prevention and treatment of common infectious diseases. It also includes information on managing common health problems in newborns, infants and toddlers, for example, neonatal jaundice, pneumonia, diarrea, fever, rickets, anemia, etc..

The course content was developed based on authoritative textbooks, guidelines, and policies of international health organizations. It incorporates child care concepts commonly recommended by international academia and practitioners, while introducing new trends in the discipline to its learners and cultivating their global perspective and evidence-based thinking.

The instructors of the course are healthcare professionals and scholars with international perspectives and extensive experience in child healthcare.

This course aims to help learners understand the characteristics of children aged 0 to 3 years and master relevant nursing care skills through lectures, videos, quizzes, and discussions.

This course is primarily aimed at undergraduate students majoring in children’s health care and nursing. Maternal and child healthcare providers, babysitters, parents, and other caregivers who are interested in this topic are also welcome to participate in this course.

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Unit 1 Neonatal health care (1)

This unit covers characteristics of newborns, newborn daily parenting, breastfeeding, and supplementary feeding.

Unit 2 Neonatal health care (2)

This unit covers kangaroo mother care, neonatal jaundice, and special physiological manifestations in neonates.

Unit 3 Infant health care

This unit addresses the infant feeding, neuropsychological development of infants and the promotion, motor development of infants and the promotion, language development of infants and the promotion.

Unit 4 The toddler’s health care

Here, you will learn the characteristics of toddlers (e.g., physiologic function, language and motor development, psychosocial development); care of toddlers (e.g., nutritional requirements and feeding, toilet training), and dental health.

Unit 5 Early childhood development

In this unit, we will learn the assessment of development, early childhood development promotion, play, and physical exercise.

Unit 6 Childhood vaccination

Next, we turn our attention to the immunization program and the procedure of vaccination; we will also consider how to cope with vaccination reactions.

Unit 7 Prevention and treatment of common infectious diseases in childhood

The unit introduces measles, chickenpox and neonatal syphilis.

Unit 8 Management of common health problems in childhood (1)

In this unit, you will learn foreign body airway obstruction, fever, pneumonia and diarrhea.

Unit 9 Management of common health problems in childhood (2)

In this unit, you will learn health problems related to nutrition, including iron deficiency anemia, vitamin D deficiency rickets, obesity and malnutrition.

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Focuses on early childhood health care (0 to 3 years old), an area of growing prominence in global public health

Explores the full range of early childhood health care topics, from newborn care to toddler care to disease prevention and treatment

Taught by healthcare professionals and scholars with international perspectives and extensive experience in child healthcare, who provide a global perspective

Develops practical nursing care skills and foundational knowledge for undergraduate students majoring in children’s health care and nursing

Offers a comprehensive overview of common health problems in newborns, infants and toddlers and provides guidance on their management

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Practice Infant Feeding Techniques

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Enhance your practical skills in infant feeding to ensure proper nutrition and development.

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Observe experienced healthcare professionals or certified lactation consultants demonstrate infant feeding techniques.
Practice breastfeeding or bottle-feeding under supervision.
Seek feedback and guidance to refine your techniques.

Review Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st Edition

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Reinforce the principles of early childhood healthcare by familiarizing yourself with a leading textbook in the field.

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Read the chapters corresponding to the unit you're currently studying.
Identify key concepts and make notes.
Summarize the main points of each chapter in your own words.

Design a Care Plan for a Newborn with Jaundice

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Develop a practical understanding of managing neonatal jaundice by creating a comprehensive care plan.

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Review the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of neonatal jaundice.
Identify the goals and objectives of care for a newborn with jaundice.
Outline nursing interventions to prevent and treat jaundice.
Develop a monitoring plan to track the newborn's progress.

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Attend a Workshop on Early Childhood Development

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Expand your knowledge and skills in early childhood development through an interactive workshop.

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Research and identify reputable workshops in your area.
Register and attend the workshop as scheduled.
Actively participate in discussions and hands-on activities.
Apply the knowledge and skills learned in your interactions with young children.

Career center

Learners who complete Health Care and Promotion for Infants and Toddlers will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Pediatrician

Pediatricians, who specialize in child healthcare, work with infants, toddlers, and teenagers to support their health and well-being. A solid grasp of the principles taught in the course can help prepare you for the field of pediatrics. For example, learning about common infectious diseases and how to manage common health problems in children are essential skills for pediatricians. By taking this course, you can also cultivate a global perspective and evidence-based thinking, equipping yourself for success in a globalized medical field.

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Childcare Provider

Childcare providers are responsible for the care and education of children in early childhood settings. This course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to care for infants and toddlers. By learning about their characteristics, daily parenting, and common health problems, you can ensure the well-being of children in your care.

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Neonatal Nurse

As a neonatal nurse, you will be responsible for the care and treatment of newborn babies and their mothers. This course, which focuses on newborn characteristics and daily parenting techniques, breastfeeding, and newborn health concerns, can lay a foundation for success in neonatal nursing. The course also covers special physiological manifestations in neonates, such as neonatal jaundice and kangaroo mother care, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of newborn care.

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Infant Nurse

Infant nurses provide care and support to infants and their families, promoting their health and well-being. Taking this course can provide you with a foundation in infant care practices, enabling you to effectively care for infants. The course covers infant feeding, neuropsychological development, and motor development of infants, and language development, among other topics, helping you build a comprehensive understanding of infant care.

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Early Childhood Educator

Early childhood educators are responsible for educating and nurturing young children. This course can provide you with a foundation in early childhood development and education, enabling you to effectively teach and care for young children. The course covers assessment of development, early childhood development promotion, play, and physical exercise, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education practices.

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Nanny

Nannies provide care and support to children in private homes, often for extended periods of time. This course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to care for infants and toddlers in a home setting. By learning about their characteristics, daily parenting, and common health problems, you can ensure the well-being of children in your care.

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Babysitter

Babysitters provide short-term care and supervision to children in various settings. This course can provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to care for infants and toddlers. By learning about their characteristics, daily parenting, and common health problems, you can ensure the well-being of children in your care.

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Health Visitor

Health visitors provide support and guidance to families with young children, often within a community setting. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to effectively support the health and well-being of infants and toddlers. By learning more about early childhood development and common health problems, you will be better equipped to address the needs of families within your role as a health visitor.

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Public Health Nurse

Public health nurses work with communities to promote health and prevent disease, including in children. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to effectively promote the health of infants and toddlers within a community setting. By learning more about early childhood development and health conditions, you will be better equipped to address the health needs of children within public health initiatives.

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Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Pediatric occupational therapists work with infants and children to improve their functional skills, independence, and participation in daily life. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to better understand the developmental needs and common health conditions of infants and toddlers. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health problems, you will be better equipped to assess and treat the functional challenges faced by children within your role as a pediatric occupational therapist.

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Early Intervention Specialist

Early intervention specialists provide support and services to infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to better understand the developmental needs and common health conditions of infants and toddlers. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health problems, you will be better equipped to assess and support the needs of children and their families within your role as an early intervention specialist.

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Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Pediatric speech-language pathologists work with infants and children to improve their speech, language, and communication skills. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to better understand the communication development and common health conditions of infants and toddlers. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health problems, you will be better equipped to assess and treat the communication challenges faced by children within your role as a pediatric speech-language pathologist.

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Pediatric Physical Therapist

Pediatric physical therapists work with infants and children to improve their physical function, mobility, and overall development. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to better understand the physical development and common health conditions of infants and toddlers. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health problems, you will be better equipped to assess and treat the physical challenges faced by children within your role as a pediatric physical therapist.

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Child Life Specialist

Child life specialists provide support and care to children and their families in healthcare settings, often focusing on the emotional and developmental needs of children. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to effectively understand and support the needs of infants and toddlers within healthcare environments. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health conditions, you will be better equipped to support children and families through challenging situations.

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Prenatal and Postpartum Doula

Prenatal and postpartum doulas provide support and care to pregnant women and new mothers during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. This course can provide you with a foundation in child healthcare, enabling you to better understand the developmental needs and common health conditions of infants and toddlers. By learning more about their developmental needs and common health problems, you will be better equipped to support women and families through the challenges of pregnancy and early parenting.

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