ECE 8: Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | ECED.X308

ECE 8: Child Health, Safety and Nutrition | ECED.X308


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
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Sections Open for Enrollment:

Open Sections and Schedule
Start / End Date Quarter Units Cost Instructor
07-10-2023 to 08-27-2023 5.0 $690

Ninet Moradi

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Final Date To Enroll: 07-10-2023

Schedule

Date: Start Time: End Time: Meeting Type: Location:
Mon, 07-10-2023 12:01 a.m. 11:59 p.m. Online Traditional ONLINE
Sun, 08-27-2023 12:01 a.m. 11:59 p.m. Online Traditional ONLINE