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ECED1245

Student Learning Outcomes

This course will guide the student in obtaining skills needed to establish and maintain a physically and psychologically safe and healthy learning environment for young children. There will be an emphasis on the development of healthy habits and nutritional guidelines. This course will present current issues in children's health, including recognition and treatment of common childhood illnesses and ailments, dental health, child abuse, nutrition, health, safety and accident prevention. Students will complete the MN Department of Human Services Family Child Care Abusive Head Trauma and Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome (SUIDS) trainings.
THIS COURSE DOES NOT INCLUDE CPR OR FIRST AID CERTIFICATION.Student Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate universal health and hygiene procedures including hand washing, sanitation and diapering.
  • Identify childhood illnesses and communicable diseases.
  • Examine strategies, policies and procedures that promote risk reduction.
  • Research safety practices related to topics such as playground, traffic, poison and electrical safety.
  • Examine the responsibilities of protecting children from physical, emotional and sexual abuse, and neglect.
  • Plan menus for children that outline basic nutritional guidelines and nutrient strengths of each major food group.
  • Develop activities to promote healthy lifestyles for children.
  • Examine health, safety and nutrition licensing requirements.
  • Role play techniques for communicating with parents and guardians regarding children?s safety, health and nutrition.

Prerequisites

Please see eServices for section availability and current pre-req/test score requirements for this course.
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