2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
CPCH5003M Child Protection
7.5 creditsClass Size: 95
Module manager: Dr Ruth Skelton
Email: childhealth@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Objectives
On completion of this module, students will be:- aware of the spectrum of child abuse and its antecedents;
- more confident in the diagnosis and management of the abused child.
Syllabus
This module looks at what we understand by the term 'child abuse', how to take an appropriate history and assess physical signs, how to give a medical opinion and work in a multi-agency setting.
It aims to familiarise students with the legal system relevant to child protection, the options for and problems of care outside the home, and the referral services for and current philosophy on the treatment of abused children.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Seminar | 10 | 2.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 45.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 75.00 | ||
Private study
30 Contact Hours are scheduled for this module, however the amount and length of the lectures and seminars will vary from year to year. The information tabled above provides guidance only.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
- Attendance monitoring- VLE-tutorials
- Meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Assignment | . | 100.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 30/01/2012
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