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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The course Global Adolescent Health makes a deep dive into the health and well-being of the young population of the world, and the factors that determine them. Young people are the greatest asset to the planet, they are the future innovators, leaders, and keepers of the world. The course explores the driving factors of health among adolescents, and how we can invest in the improvement of such.

The Global Adolescent Health certification by Coursera has been designed and taught by experts at The University of Melbourne. The course offers a certification issued by the same after completion of the 28-hour-long course and the graded assignments included with it. The course comprises 7 modules, which include video lectures, readings, practice quizzes and graded assignments.

The course focuses on the physical, mental, and social well-being of individuals who fall between the ages of 10 and 24 years. The course delves into the specific and unique needs of individuals of this age. The course talks about the development of adolescents, the major health issues faced by them, and disease prevention among young people. It also explores the health policies developed to preserve and promote the well-being of young people.

The Highlights

Online Curriculum
24 Hours Long
Offered by The University of Melbourne
Beginner Friendly
Shareable Certificate

Programme Offerings

Flexible Time Schedule
Video Lessons
Reading Material
quizzes
Subtitles Availability

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 2414	yes	Coursera

he Global Adolescent Health certification fees is Rs. 2,414. The participant can also proceed with the course without purchasing the certificate for free. The course material and lectures will be available to the learner for free, but they will not obtain a certificate after completion.

Fee Structure

Enrolment Option	Fees
Global Adolescent Health (no certificate)	Free
Global Adolescent Health (certificate issued by The University of Melbourne)	Rs. 2,414

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

To qualify for the certificate of completion for the Global Adolescent Health online course, the learner is required to attempt all the graded assignments and obtain a passing grade on each.

What you will learn

By completing the Global Adolescent Health certification syllabus, the participant will be equipped with a thorough understanding of adolescent health and the major factors involved that influence adolescent health. They will learn about the various developmental aspects involved in adolescents’ growth. They will learn about the essential components of nutrition and physical activity among adolescents. The course also digs deep into the challenges involved in adolescent health and the major health issues they suffer from. The learners will become familiar with research techniques and data analysis involved in the studies of adolescent health.

Who it is for

DietitianGeneral PhysicianHealthcare AdministratorHealthcare Social Worker

Completing the Global Adolescent Health certification course will equip the participant with the knowledge to pursue a career in a number of adolescent-centred professional fields. Following are the career options that the individuals will benefit in after completing this course:

Admission Details

To enrol for the Global Adolescent Health classes, follow these steps:

Step 1. Sign up to Coursera: https://www.coursera.org

Step 2. Go to the webpage of the course and click on the enrol button: https://www.coursera.org/learn/youth-health

Step 3. Fill out the details required and make payment.

Step 4. If you cannot make the payment, apply for financial aid or a scholarship.

Once these steps are completed, the course material will be available to access.

Application Details

The application form that the participant needs to fill out prior to starting the Global Adolescent Health certification asks for primary details such as name, age, phone number, location, and email address. If the learner wants to apply for a scholarship, additional information such as financial and employment details are required.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome from Susan and George
Week 1-2 Briefing with Susan Sawyer
Introduction: why adolescent health?
A conceptual framework for adolescent health
Definitions of adolescence
The changing shape of adolescence
Puberty and adolescent growth
Growth including brain development in adolescence
Puberty and health: part I
Puberty and health: part II
Role transitions: marriage and parenthood
Role transitions: contraceptives and condom use
Role transitions: education and employment
Interview with Dr Judith Diers (USA)

Readings

Course overview
What to expect
Your teaching team
Week 1 outline & key readings
Start of course survey

Quiz

Week one quiz (10% of your final grade)

Videos

Revisiting the framework
Risk and protective factors: concepts
Risk and protective factors: implementation
Risk and protective factors: peer relationships
Risk and protective factors: families, education and communities
Social determinants of adolescent health: economic factors
Social determinants of adolescent health: human rights and gender
Social determinants of adolescent health: population displacement
Social determinants of adolescent health: advertising and marketing
Socially disadvantaged adolescents
Interview with Prof Craig Jeffrey (UK/Aus)
Interview with Prof Rima Afifi (Lebanon/USA)
Interview with Baroness Susan Greenfield (UK)

Readings

Week 2 outline & key readings

Quiz

Week two quiz (10% of your final grade)

Videos

Week 3-4 Briefing with George Patton
Adolescent mortality around the world
Adolescent mortality: causes of death
Adolescent disease burden
Adolescent mortality and disease burden: health actions
Sexual, reproductive and maternal health: an overview
Sexual, reproductive and maternal health: HIV and STIs
3Sexual, reproductive and maternal health: SRH risks
Sexual, reproductive and maternal health: clinical and policy approaches
Adolescent mental health: an introduction
0 Mental health and substance abuse: a global picture
What happens to mental health problems?
Assessing and responding to mental health problems
Alcohol and illicit drugs
Mental health: responding to a young person
Interview with Dr Susan Kasedde (USA)
Interview with Prof Vikram Patel (India / UK)
Interview with Sarah Soysa (Sri Lanka)

Readings

Week 3 outline & key readings
Academic integrity

Peer Review

Assignment 1 - Identifying influences on youth health in your own community, region or country (25% of your final grade)

Videos

Infectious diseases
Chronic illness and disability
Nutrition: micronutrient deficiency
Nutrition: macronutrients
Nutrition: health implications of under-nutrition
Nutrition: health implications of over-nutrition
Physical activity and inactivity
Injury risks
Interview with Prof Zulfiqar Bhutta (Canada / Pakistan)

Readings

Week 4 outline & key readings

Videos

Week 5-6 Briefing with Susan Sawyer
Family matters
Families, policy and adolescent health
Education: health actions through education
Education: intervening in school curriculum
Education: whole school intervention
Peer influences
Legislation
Taxation
Advertising, marketing and social media
Interview with Yeeli Mui (USA)

Readings

Week 5 outline & key readings

Quiz

Week five quiz (10% of your final grade)

Videos

Health services for adolescents: mind the gap!
Health services: setting expectations
Health services: clinical attitudes, knowledge and skills
Making health services adolescent friendly
Health services: platforms for healthcare delivery
Bringing it all together: an accountability framework
Bringing it all together: the role of young people
Learning beyond GAH
Interview with Prof Harish Pemde (India)
Interview with A/Prof Fadia AlBuhairan (Saudi Arabia)
Interview with Kikelomo Taiwo (USA/Nigeria)
Interview with Dakshita Wickremarathne (Sri Lanka)

Readings

Week 6 outline & key readings
End of Course Survey

Quiz

Week six quiz (10% of your final grade)

Videos

Week 7-8 Briefing with George Patton

Peer Review

Assignment 2 - Proposal for addressing a youth health issue (35% of your final grade)Assignment 1 - Identifying influences on youth health in your own community, region or country (25% of your final grade)