As many as 80% of children coming into care have a medical condition and many have not experienced regular health care. This course explores common physical health issues for children entering care, and how parents can collaborate with health care and community providers to support their children's medical needs.
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
describe the "medical home"
describe the role of primary care physician (PCP)
define "chronic" and "acute"
know what to expect in initial and follow-up health care visits
describe common physical health issues for children entering care
understand how to support children with acute and chronic medical conditions
2 credit hours, $10.00 per person.
Course Summary
This class explores health care concerns for children entering care, including:
the medical home
health care evaluations
physical health issues
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Course Testimonials
I found this course very helpful and would recommend it to Social Workers and Foster Parents
