Health, Nutrition and Safety in Early Childhood

EDUC X 321.59

This online course covers guidelines for creating a safe and healthy environment for the young child, including emergency preparedness, health and public safety issues, and the nutritional needs of young children.

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What you can learn.

Identify professional and licensing requirements for health and safety
Evaluate food guides and standards
Create safe environments for young children indoors, outdoors, on trips, and for water play

About this course:

This course covers guidelines for creating a safe and healthy environment for the young child, including emergency preparedness (fire, earthquake, first aid), health and public health-related issues, and the nutritional needs of children. Applies toward Title 22 Regulations and Title 5 Child Development Permits; recommended elective for both the Early Childhood Lead Teacher Certificate and/or Early Childhood Administration Certificate.