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 18th |
| End Date: | Week of December 11th |
| 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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