Health, Safety and Nutrition

Description

This course provides students with the foundational knowledge for establishing a healthy and safe early years environment. Health promotion and occupational health issues within the early years field is examined with attention given to social-cultural context that is unique and diverse. Child development knowledge, observation, current legislation, and agency/school board polices are introduced to guide students in decision-making with regards to supporting physical, mental and emotional health of young children. Students will also examine the early educator’s role in collaborating with families and community to create, maintain, evaluate and promote safe and healthy early learning environments that support independence, reasonable risk-taking and healthy development and well-being.    
  
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
 
 
 

Overview

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  • Institution: Loyalist College
  • Level: College
  • Language: English
  • Course Code: ECEP1013
  • Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance

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Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.