CDFS 517 - Pediatric Diagnoses and Medical Terminology

Description:
Understanding of common pediatric diseases and diagnoses, medical terminology, childhood hospitalization, corrective pediatric care, hospital technology, and medical documentation relevant to work as a child life specialist. CDFS 417 and CDFS 517 are layered courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admitted to MS Child Development and Family Science Program.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Describe common childhood diseases, disorders, and treatment protocols using medical terminology.
Identify childhood diseases and disorders and the impact they have on children and their families.
Interpret and draft hospital documentation.
Prepare step-by-step coping plans to support children and families with common childhood diseases.
Synthesize current research related to child life and childhood diseases and summarize how it informs child life practice.
Assemble resources for families for common childhood diseases (graduate level).
Evaluate efficacy of existing interventions for common childhood diseases (graduate level).

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/6/2022

Anticipated Course Offering Terms and Locations:
Winter Locations: EllensburgSummer Locations: Online