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This course examines the relationship between a child's health status, safe
learning environments, and proper nutrition.
Emphasis is placed on the adult role in:
- preventative health care
- legal and ethical reporting of abuse
- assisting families to assess community services while supporting family practices
from diverse populations.
- universal health precautions
- evaluates center/agency policies ith licensing requirements
- food program service with guidelines for food handling
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(54 hours lecture; Degree applicable)
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Course Measurable Objectives:
- Determine the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition in young children's development.
- Identify the components of safe, healthy and challenging indoor and outdoor learning environments.
- Demonstrate and examine child abuse reporting and the legal and ethical requirements for these procedures.
- Identify the availability of and access to community services relating to health, safety, nutrition and transportation policies.
- Identify universal health precautions and and practices in various communities and cultures.
- Evaluate appropriate methods for assessing health support services for families from diverse populations.
- Demonstrate practical experience in the use of educational materials and methods for teaching health, safety and nutrition concepts.
- Identify center/agency licensing policies, requirements and regulations relating to the health, safety and nutrition of young children.
- Demonstrate and establish nutritional and food handling guidelines in relationship to the early childhood development food service program.
- Develop and implement emergency procedures including CPR and/or first aid training.
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Course Level Student Learning Outcomes:
Students completing CHLD 64 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children will be able to:
- assess strategies to maximize the mental and physical health of children and adults in programs for all young children in accordance with culturally, linguistic and developmentally sound practice.
- evaluate regulations, standards, policies according to Title 22 California Health & Safety Codes.
- identify health, safety, and environmental risks in children's programs in the indoor and outdoor environments.
- analyze the nutritional needs of children at various ages and evaluate the relationship between healthy development and nutrition.
- evaluate regulations, standards, policies and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in support of young children, teachers and families
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NOTE:
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of this information; however, students should consult
the
college catalog
for the most current and accurate information regarding degrees,
certificates, or courses.
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT COURSES:
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