Academic Catalog

ECE104 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH AND FIRST AID

Course Code:	4110104
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Early Childhood Education
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
Course Coordinator:	Assoc.Prof.Dr. HASÝBE ÖZLEN DEMÝRCAN
Offered Semester:	Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Defining mother and child health, factors affecting their health in the community, growth and development, common diseases in childhood: diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, infectious diseases such as hepatitis, meningitis and parasites; immunization; common accidents in childhood and preventive care; drug usage, emergencies and special applications; health problems of women in different periods of lifetime, sexual maturation, major issues related to menopause and aging.