Surveillance and Health Promotion course for Medical Doctors

This session explores the transition from early years to school entry at Reception. It will focus on the universal health assessment and health promotion components that are available to all primary school children as part of the Healthy School Child (HSC) programme 5-12 years. Note that the term HCP is used in this session to refer to the Healthy Child Programme and should not be confused with other terms such as 'Healthcare Professional' and “Health Care Plan' also known as HCP.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• Explain the benefits of the Healthy Child Programme 5-12 years
• Describe the universal components of the Healthy Child Programme 5-12 years, and understand the importance of robust transition from the Healthy Child Programme in Early Years (0-5 years)
• Explain the ways in which universal surveillance can be delivered in schools
• Describe programmes of sensory surveillance for hearing and vision screening
• Describe assessment and support for specific groups such as transient, immigrant and looked after children
• Describe delivery of core elements of health promotion

This session uses self assessments that help you check what you have learnt. You do not have to use them and your answers are not seen by anyone else.