University of Colorado System
School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization

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University of Colorado System

School Health for Children and Adolescents Specialization

Promoting Healthy Practices in School. Learn to manage medical conditions & mental health services, facilitate healthy practices in schools

Lauren Welch
Eve Kutchman
Karen Hecker

Instructors: Lauren Welch

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Beginner level
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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Emergency Response
Category: First Aid
Category: Medication Administration
Category: Care Management
Category: Student Support and Services
Category: Respiratory Care
Category: Nursing
Category: Medical Emergency
Category: Food Safety and Sanitation
Category: Pediatrics
Category: Child Health
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Chronic Diseases
Category: Care Coordination
Category: School Psychology
Category: Patient Education and Support

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Psychological Evaluations
Category: Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Category: Care Management
Category: Classroom Management
Category: Child Development
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Disabilities
Category: Special Education
Category: Pediatrics
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: School Psychology
Category: Mental Health
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health Specialties

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Special Education
Category: Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
Category: Behavior Management
Category: Trauma Care
Category: Mental and Behavioral Health
Category: Mental Health
Category: Social and Human Services
Category: Positive Behavior Support
Category: Preventative Care
Category: Student Support and Services
Category: Data Collection
Category: Crisis Intervention
Category: School Psychology
Category: School Counseling

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Community Health
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Student Support and Services
Category: Public Health and Disease Prevention
Category: Child Health
Category: Curriculum Planning
Category: Parent Communication
Category: Community Outreach
Category: Public Health
Category: Student Engagement
Category: Working With Children

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Lauren Welch
University of Colorado System
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