School Health: Policy and Practice - Softcover

American Academy Of Pediatrics Council On School Health

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1581108443 ISBN 13: 9781581108446

Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016

Synopsis

Significantly revised and updated, the 7th edition provides the latest guidelines for developing health programs, including nutrition services, medication administration, physical activity and sports, and the school environment.

New in the 7th edition:

• New content on school health in medical education, family and community involvement, staff wellness, global school health, emergency and disaster preparedness in schools, and more.
• Updates on the role of the school physician, school nurse, and guidance on school-based screening, serving populations with unique needs such as allergies and asthma, mental health and social services, and program assessment and evaluation.

About this title

About the Author:

The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health (COSH) is dedicated to maximizing the personal health, academic achievement and life-long success of children and adolescents. The COSH seeks to promote sound school health policies and practices that ensure the health and safety of school-aged children and adolescents through policy, education and advocacy.

Rani S. Gereige, MD, MPH, FAAP is the Director of Medical Education at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami, Florida and a Clinical Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Florida International University College of Medicine. 

Elisa A. Zenni, MD, FAAP is Associate Dean for Educational Affairs and a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Florida.
 

Review:

4-Star Review!
"This is a unique contribution by a team of highly qualified, experienced professionals providing guidance in the areas of screenings, physicial education and activity, mental health, nutrition, and safety in the school environment."
Doody's Book Review  2016

About this edition

• Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1581108443
• ISBN 13: 9781581108446
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 393
• Editor: Gereige MD MPH FAAP Dr. Rani S., Zenni MD FAAP Dr. Elisa A.