Child Health, Safety, and Nutrition ((3))

Catalog description

This course examines principles, practices, and issues related to meeting the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children and families. The emphasis of this course is on the physiological and biological aspects of development. Students will learn techniques and skills for the support and implementation of health and safety practices and their impact on an individual child's development. Students will further explore how these practices might be adapted to support the goals and values of family and community systems. Students will be required to gain the knowledge and skills consistent with certification in American Red Cross CPR, and First Aid. (This course meets the requirements for CCTC Child Development Master Teacher Permit).