| Edition |
7th edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 393 pages) : illustrations |
| Physical Medium |
monochrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Note |
"Policy of the American Academy of Pediatrics"--Cover. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
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 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. |
| Contents |
An Overview of School Health in the United States -- School Health and Medical Education -- Health Services: Guidance for School-Based Screenings; School-Based Health Centers; Populations With Unique Needs; Role of the School Physician; The School Nurse -- Comprehensive Health Education -- Physical Education, Physical Activity, and School Sports -- Mental Health and Social Services: Special Education; Mental Health -- Nutrition and Schools -- Healthy and Safe Environment: Emergency and Disaster Preparedness in Schools; The School Environment; School Climate -- Family and Community Involvement -- Staff Wellness -- Global School Health -- Program Assessment and Evaluation. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Health education -- Government policy -- United States.
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Health education -- Government policy. |
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United States. |
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Health education. |
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School health services -- Government policy -- United States.
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School health services -- Government policy. |
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School health services. |
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School children -- Health and hygiene -- Government policy -- United States.
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School children -- Health and hygiene. |
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Government policy. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Gereige, Rani S., editor.
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Zenni, Elisa A., editor.
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American Academy of Pediatrics. Council on School Health, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Health, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School. School Health: Policy and Practice. : American Academy of Pediatrics, ©2016 9781581108446 (DLC) 2013948801 (OCoLC)951503568 |
| ISBN |
9781581108453 (electronic book) |
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1581108451 (electronic book) |
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9781581108446 (print) |
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1581108443 (print) |
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