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2023-2024 Academic Calendar

HDEC102 Health, Safety, and Nutrition

(3.0 credits)

This course examines methods of sound health, safety, and nutrition practices in Human Services and Education settings that involve the care and education of children from birth to eighteen years of age. Particular attention is given to the promotion and modeling of a healthy, safe environment through management and prevention of adverse situations. This course will encourage reflection of personal health, safety, and nutritional issues as they apply to Early Childhood Educators and Education Assistant professionals.

Restrictions: Must be in ECE/EA program (ECEC2/EDAS...)

Other Prerequisites:  Criminal Record Check Schedule B works with "children" or works with "children and vulnerable adults." Admission to the Early Childhood Education and Care Diploma Program or Education Assistant Diploma Program.

Lecture Hours: 45