Human Growth & Development Course

The purpose of the Human Growth & Development course is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence to work effectively in a variety of community/social care settings, where frequent demand is made on the individual to relate to people at various levels of personal development. The module aims to introduce you to human growth and development from infancy to old age in order that you will be equipped to relate to people at a level appropriate to their needs.

Learning Outcomes

Understand the concept of human growth and development from conception to old age
Understand normal patterns of development from infancy to old age with reference to physical, emotional, social and intellectual development
Recognise variations within the normal range of human growth and development and understand factors that can effect development throughout the lifespan
Develop interpersonal/interactive skills appropriate to responding to the needs of others
Apply skills/knowledge to typical work-based problems
Explore own personal prejudices, fears and anxieties about working with people in need of care
Develop self-confidence and empathy in dealing with people
Demonstrate the ability to identify a range of individual needs and apply the interpersonal skills and strategies required to meet these needs in a range of settings