Global Adolescent Health
Learn about the health dynamics and health challenges faced by adolescents around the world by taking the course offered by The University of Melbourne.
Beginner
Online
3 Weeks
2,699 INR 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
- 3 weeks 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
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
Fee Structure
Enrolment Option | Fees |
Global Adolescent Health (no certificate) | Free |
Global Adolescent Health (certificate issued by The University of Melbourne) | Rs. 2,699 |
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
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:
- Healthcare Administrator
- General Physician
- Healthcare Social Worker
- Dietitian
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)
Reading
- End of course survey
Instructors
University of Melbourne, Parkville Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The mode of this course is online.
The course consists of 7 modules that include video lectures, reading material, and practice quizzes.
The course is a total of 3 weeks long. Participants can do this course at their own pace.
Yes, financial aid and scholarships are available for participants.
Learners will continue to have unlimited access to the course material, but graded assignments will not be available after completion of the course.