EDUC 140 Child Health, Safety and Nutrition

This course will examine the health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children in the child care setting. Attention will be directed to the study of common childhood illnesses, prevention of illness through personal and environmental hygiene, good safety practices, and nutritious snacks and meals, all within the context of child care settings.

Credits

3

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. Assess a child's health status through a health inspection.
2. Identify the symptoms and means of transmission of communicable diseases affecting children.
3. Recognize chronic health problems and discuss their impact on overall health.
4. Identify important safety and hygiene practices in a childcare setting.
5. Identify common childhood accidents and injuries.
6. Identify the signs of child abuse and know how to report.
7. Describe the nutritional needs of the preschool child and plan snacks and meals to meet
   those needs.
8. Inspect classroom health records (health appraisal, immunization record, and
   emergency card) for compliance with regulations.
9. Maintain accident reports and medication records.
10. Apply knowledge of community resources to address the specific health needs and
    problems of children.

Course Objectives

1. Assess a child's health status through a health inspection.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way.

2. Identify the symptoms and means of transmission of communicable diseases affecting children.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   2. Identify the policies, issues, trends, and historical events in the field of early childhood education.

3. Recognize chronic health problems and discuss their impact on overall health.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   2. Identify the policies, issues, trends, and historical events in the field of early childhood education.

4. Identify important safety and hygiene practices in a childcare setting.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   5. Demonstrate understanding of content areas and apply developmentally appropriate approaches to enhance children’s learning and development.

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   7. Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.

5. Identify common childhood accidents and injuries.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning, and apply the theories and principles to classroom teaching.

6. Identify the signs of child abuse and know how to report.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way.

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   7. Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.

7. Describe the nutritional needs of the preschool child and plan snacks and meals to meet
   those needs.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   1. Describe the theories and principles of child development and learning, and apply the theories and principles to classroom teaching.

8. Inspect classroom health records (health appraisal, immunization record, and
   emergency card) for compliance with regulations.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way.

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   7. Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.

9. Maintain accident reports and medication records.

   Program Goal(s)

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   3. Use systematic observations, documentation, and other effective assessment strategies in a responsible way.

   Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

   7. Identify and conduct themselves as early childhood professionals who use ethical guidelines and National Association for the Education of Young Children standards related to early childhood practice, and who are advocates for sound educational practices and policies.

10. Apply knowledge of community resources to address the specific health needs and
    problems of children.

    Program Goal(s)

    Degree: Early Childhood Development - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

    4. Demonstrate knowledge of supporting and empowering families and communities through respectful, reciprocal relationships.