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HS1005:03

Lifespan Development for Health

Townsville, Cairns, Mount Isa,
Thursday Island, External

HECS Band 1

26 hours lectures, 26 hours tutorials. Semester 1.

In this subject the student is introduced to the contemporary concepts of lifespan development. The physical, cognitive, emotional and socio-cultural aspects of lifespan development are addressed. These will be applied to all periods of the lifespan to promote the lifelong well-being of individuals. The impact of developmental disability and context on the psychosocial experiences of people is discussed.

Learning Objectives:

explore the concepts of human lifespan development;

describe the sequence of human development and the processes underlying it;

outline the interdependency of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and cultural aspects of development;

apply concepts of lifespan development to the nursing of individuals of various age groups;

discuss the impact of developmental disability and context on the psychosocial experiences of individuals.

Assessment by examination (50%); on-course assessment (50%).