School Health: Policy and Practice

School Health: Policy and Practice

  • Author: Gereige, Rani S.; Zenni, Elisa A.
  • Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
  • ISBN: 9781581108446
  • eISBN Pdf: 9781581108453
  • Place of publication:  Illinois , United States
  • Year of publication: 2016
  • Year of digital publication: 2016
  • Month: March
  • Pages: 393
  • Language: English
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.
  • Front Cover
    • Preface
    • Chapter 1 An Overview of School Health in the United States
    • Chapter 2 School Health and Medical Education
    • Chapter 3 Health Services
      • Section 1: Guidance for School-Based Screenings
      • Section 2: School-Based Health Centers
      • Section 3: Populations With Unique Needs
      • Section 4: Role of the School Physician
      • Section 5: The School Nurse
    • Chapter 4 Comprehensive Health Education
    • Chapter 5 Physical Education, Physical Activity, and School Sports
    • Chapter 6 Mental Health and Social Services
      • Section 1: Special Education
      • Section 2: Mental Health
    • Chapter 7 Nutrition and Schools
    • Chapter 8 Healthy and Safe Environment
      • Section 1: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Schools
      • Section 2: The School Environment
      • Section 3: School Climate
    • Chapter 9 Family and Community Involvement
    • Chapter 10 Staff Wellness
    • Chapter 11 Global School Health
    • Chapter 12 Program Assessment and Evaluation
    • Index
  • Back Cover

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