PDC78319 - The First 1000 Days - Stronger Foundations
Overview
The earliest stage of human development from conception to the end of a child’s second year is known as the first 1000 days. This micro-credential will provide you with an understanding of why the early years of a child’s life are critical in impacting on a range of outcomes throughout the life course. The social determinants of health will be outlined and the early interventions which can be adopted from an individual, community and government perspective to affect change will be discussed.
This micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.
Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Career Opportunities
Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the micro-credential, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion.
Structure & Availability
Micro-credential
Duration:3 hours online self-paced learning.
Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
- Describe the developmental phases and influences across the first 1000 days
- Discuss ‘childhood’ from a temporal and social perspective
- Identify challenges and improvements that could impact on the first 1000 days.
Assessment:
Online Quiz
Award
Digital Badge via Credly
Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio.
Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements for this micro-credential.
Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student.
CQUniversity staff must go to EMpower Learning to access to this micro-credential. Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.
How to Apply
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