Description
Topics related to the adolescent period of development such as sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, contraception, substance abuse, menstrual disorders, acnee, eating disorders.
Alternative labels
topics related to adolescence
medicine focusing on adolescents
young adult medicine
adolescence-focused medicine
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Adolescence medicine is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Nurse responsible for general care: Nurses responsible for general care are in charge of promoting and restoring patients` health by providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families. They also supervise assigned team members.
Optional knowledge
Adolescence medicine is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Nurse assistant: Nurse assistants provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. They perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, move patients or change linens and may transfer or transport patients.
References
- Adolescence medicine – ESCO