Manual of School Health
A Handbook for School Nurses, Educators, and Health Professionals
- 3rd Edition - June 16, 2008
- Authors: Keeta DeStefano Lewis, Bonnie J. Bear
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 1 6 0 - 3 7 7 8 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 1 2 2 6 - 7
Completely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth… Read more
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Request a sales quoteCompletely updated, the 3rd edition of this practical, highly portable manual offers quick access to the most relevant health and wellness information for children -- from birth through age 21 – in the school setting. You’ll find valuable guidance on developmental stages, learning domains, acute and chronic illnesses, first aid, medical syndromes, special education, and emergency illness. This edition also addresses the growing array of issues affecting today’s children, including mental health disorders, disaster management, substance abuse, and school violence, as well as new threats such as West Nile virus, dermatological conditions, and the reemergence of tuberculosis. Ideal for use in school and community settings, this manual is a must-have resource for anyone who works with children.
1. Growth and Development
2. Vision and Hearing
3. Acute Conditions
4. Chronic Conditions
5. Mental Health
6. Substance Abuse
7. Violence
8. Adolescent and Gender-Specific Issues
9. Special Education
10. Twenty-First Century Health Challenges
11. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
12. First Aid
Glossary
Appendixes
2. Vision and Hearing
3. Acute Conditions
4. Chronic Conditions
5. Mental Health
6. Substance Abuse
7. Violence
8. Adolescent and Gender-Specific Issues
9. Special Education
10. Twenty-First Century Health Challenges
11. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
12. First Aid
Glossary
Appendixes
- No. of pages: 672
- Language: English
- Edition: 3
- Published: June 16, 2008
- Imprint: Saunders
- Paperback ISBN: 9781416037781
- eBook ISBN: 9781455712267
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Keeta DeStefano Lewis
Affiliations and expertise
Child Health Consultant, Healthink, Napa, CABB
Bonnie J. Bear
Affiliations and expertise
School Health Consultant, San Diego, CA