ECED - 1260 Early Childhood Health, Safety, and Nutrition

This course addresses the interrelatedness of health, safety, and nutrition in the life of a young child, birth through age eight. Practices that assess and promote good health are introduced. Effective control of communicable diseases and acute illnesses found in the early childhood years, and early education settings is addressed. Safety management and the handling of child abuse and neglect are examined. Students learn appropriate nutritional guidelines and practices for planning meals and snacks in the classroom.

Credits: 3
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45