Introduction to Pediatric Psychology

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Description: Pediatric psychology is a dynamic subspecialty that involves promotion of children’s health and delivery of psychological services to children with both acute and chronic illnesses. This course provides an introduction to the field of pediatric psychology, including historical perspectives, theoretical models and underpinnings, roles of the pediatric psychologist in a number of hospital and clinic settings, and psychosocial interventions with a variety of childhood chronic illnesses and diseases. In addition, this course covers the empirical knowledge base for public health, injury prevention, pain management, consultation and liaison work, as well as general assessment and intervention in medical contexts for children with a variety of health-related issues.