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School Health for Children and Adolescents

University of Colorado System

Join the School Health for Children and Adolescents specialization to gain the knowledge and skills needed to promote optimal health conditions and healthy practices in the school community. This comprehensive program is designed to equip learners with the ability to manage common health conditions, such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, and seizures, as well as behavioral conditions like ADHD, autism, learning disabilities, and concussions.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to provide social, emotional, behavioral, and special education services in the school environment, emphasizing the importance of mental health and wellness for all students. Additionally, the program delves into promoting healthy practices, including nutrition, physical activity, and community and family participation, to support student success and well-being.

  • Equip learners to manage common health conditions and behavioral disorders in the school setting
  • Focus on promoting social-emotional learning and mental health for all students
  • Provide insights into healthy practices, including nutrition, physical activity, and community involvement

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School Health for Children and Adolescents
Course Modules

The course modules cover managing common health conditions and behavioral disorders in schools, promoting social-emotional learning and mental health, and emphasizing healthy practices for student success and well-being.

Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School

Welcome to the Managing Asthma, Allergies, Diabetes, and Seizures in School course. Gain insights into supporting students with common medical issues, understanding the role of the school nurse, and promoting overall student health. Prepare to learn about how to best support students facing these conditions in the school environment.

Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School

Join the Managing ADHD, Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Concussion in School course to understand the most common developmental and behavioral disorders affecting children. Learn about recognizing symptoms, understanding the diagnosis process, and exploring management options for these conditions within the school setting.

Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School

Explore the Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School course to understand the essential role of promoting social-emotional learning and mental health in schools. Gain insights into supporting skill development, preventing challenges, and providing interventions for students with mental health needs.

Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation

Enroll in the Healthy Practices: Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Community and Family Participation course to gain a comprehensive understanding of promoting healthy practices in public schools. Learn about regulatory programs, physical activity promotion, nutritional components, and the impact of nutrition and exercise on student success.

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