This course is highly beneficial for anyone working in an early childhood educational setting. It introduces the theory, practices, and requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. Topics include healthcare policies and procedures in the child-care setting, childhood nutrition and obesity, prevention of disease transmission and injuries, child abuse and neglect. You will also learn to provide a quick health check for children and plan healthy menus.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of the course, you should be able to

• Understand health care policies and procedures in the child care setting.
• Identify safe and healthy environments for young children.
• Discuss prevention of disease transmission and injuries.
• Identify appropriate care and intervention for the sick or injured child.
• Describe Emergency preparedness.
• Describe child abuse and neglect.
• Understand emotional health.
• Discuss preventive health practices.
• Understand Nutrition and feeding issues.

Topics Include

• Outdoor Home Playground Safety
• Indoor and outdoor activity spaces

Working knowledge of:

• Communication and collaboration tools such as Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, or LibreOffice
• Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Canvas including navigation links, modules, etc.

Additional Information

Please review section notes to view the full schedule.

Students are encouraged to obtain CPR certification