Health, Nutrition and Safety

This course provides the student with the basic principles and practices of health safety and nutrition related to the care of children from birth to six years in early childhood settings. Topics to be covered include: common childhood illnesses and communicable diseases, preventative health measures, safety and supervision practices, nutritional needs of young children, and meal planning. Community resources available to support the health needs of young children will be explored.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the following programs: Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Certificate in Early Childhood Education, or Citation in Infant and Toddler Care and Education.