FAM1241 – Health and Wellness for Children

What is this course all about?

Creating environments where children can safely explore and learn is an essential aspect of the profession. Students learn to recognize the signs of child maltreatment, environmental hazards and how to follow established protocol. Students also examine legislation regarding health, nutrition and safety requirements in early learning programs. Students examine ways to determine if the environment is safe and what steps to take if the child is at risk.

 

When is this course happening?

Semester: Fall
Campus: Ottawa
Start Date: Week of September 16th
End Date: Week of December 16th
Link Code: PPV4T
Number of Weeks: 12
Hours per Week: 3
Delivery Type: Congregated
Associated Area of Interest: Community and Social Service
Associated College Program: Early Childhood Education

Who should take this course?

Students prepared to complete learning by:

X submitting multiple written assignments
using research and essay writing strategies
X delivering presentations
X participating in group-based activities
completing hands-on learning
X learning in a fast-paced environment
X completing online work
performing highly-specialized tasks
using industry software tools

 

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