Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the postgraduate student will:
1. know the technique of approaching the adolescent
2. be able to reproduce the method of establishing confidentiality
3. have basic knowledge of adolescent interview techniques
4. know the principles of the design of adolescent-friendly health care services
5. be familiar with the basic principles of adolescent-friendly health services
6. have become familiar with the current guidelines of the WHO regarding the design and operation of adolescent-friendly health services
Course Content (Syllabus)
1. Confidentiality – Basic Principles of Confidentiality in Adolescent Medicine
Definitions
Application Framework
Practical Examples
2. Basic Principles of Communication with Adolescents
Definitions
Application Techniques
Practical Examples
3. Detective Tools: Historical Review
Evolutionary Course of Adolescent Screening and Interviewing Tools over Time
4. The Interview with the Adolescent: the Acronym HEADSSS I
Environment – Home Environment
Education
5. The Interview with the Adolescent: the acronym HEADSSS II
Eating Habits
Activities
6. The Interview with the Adolescent: the acronym HEADSSS III
Substances – Drugs
Sexuality – Sexuality
7. The Interview with the Adolescent: the Acronym HEADSSS IV
Security & Suicide
Depression - Depression
8. Characteristics and Quality Conditions of Adolescent Health Service Provision Structures - With Emphasis on Health Structures and Adolescents in Special Conditions
Keywords
adolescent, interview, adolescence, screening tool, confidentiality, adolescent-friendly health services