Historical development of child health Philosophy & Modern concept of child- care Cultural and religious considerations in child-care National policy and legislations in relation to child health and welfare. National programs and agencies related to welfare services to the children .Internationally accepted rights of the child Changing t rends in hospital care, preventive, promotive and curative aspect of child health Preventive pediatrics: Concept Immunization Immunization programs and cold chain. Care of under-five and Under-five Clinics /Well baby clinics of Preventive measures towards accidents• Child morbidity and mortality rates Difference between an adult and child which affect response to illness Physiological Psychological Social Immunological• Hospital environment for sick child Impact of hospitalization on the child and family Communication techniques for children Grief and bereavement The role of a child health nurse in caring for a hospitalized child• Principles of pre and postoperative care of infants and children. Child Health Nursing procedures: Administration of medication: oral, I/M, & I/V Calculation of fluid requirement Application of restraints • Assessment of pain inchildren. FACES pain rating scaleFLACC scaleNumerical scale

Definition and principles of growth and development .Factors affecting growth and development. Growth and development from birth to adolescence Growth and developmental theories (Freud, Erickson ,Jean Piaget, Kohlberg)The need of normal children through the stages developmental and parental guidance Nutritional needs of children and infants. breast feeding exclusive breastfeeding Supplementary /artificial feeding Baby friendly hospital concept Types and value of play and selection of play material

• Appraisal of Newborn Nursing care of a normal newborn / essential newborn care. Neonatal resuscitation Nursing management of low birth weight baby. Kangaroo mother care Nursing management of common neonatal disorder. Hyperbilirubinemia Hypothermia, hyperthermia Metabolic disorder Neonatal infections Neonatal seizures Respiratory distress syndrome Retinopathy o Prematurity Organization of neonatal care unit Neonatal equipment

Respiratory system: Identification and Nursing management of congenital malformations Congenital disorders: Tracheoesophageal fistula Diaphragmatic hernia Others: Acute nasopharyngitis, Tonsillitis, Croup, Bronchitis, Bronchiolitis, Pneumonia, Asthma Endocrine system: Juvenile Diabetes mellitus, Hypothyroidism

Integrated management of neonatal and childhood Illnesses Child health emergencies: Accidents -causes and prevention, Poisoning, Foreign bodies, Hemorrhage, Burns and Drowning and PLS