10-307-167 ECE: Hlth Safety & Nutrition
Course Information
Description
This 3-credit course examines the topics of health, safety, and nutrition within the context of the early childhood educational setting for children from birth through 8 years of age. This course includes training for Abusive Head Trauma, SIDS, and Mandated Reporter certifications.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Integrate strategies that support diversity, equity and inclusion in the early childhood setting
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    follow the guidelines of  “Anti-bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves" or a similar DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) resource
    recognize that health, safety and nutrition practices are based in your own cultural traditions and values
    compare variations in health, safety and nutrition practices among different cultures

  2. Plan a safe early childhood environment according to regulatory requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    assess environments for safety standards
    demonstrate emergency procedures
    employ established sanitary procedures
    apply standard precautions for routine care activities

  3. Plan a healthy early childhood environment according to regulatory requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    investigate physical and mental health issues affecting children and adults
    describe required sanitary procedures
    practice health assessments of children
    describe standard first aid procedures
    identify regulatory policies for sick or injured children and adults
    describe universal precaution procedures

  4. Plan nutritious menus according to regulatory requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    Menu Plan
    Criteria
    menu is based on CACFP guidelines and the nutritional needs of children
    menu includes the importance of the social, cultural, and emotional aspects of feeding and eating
    menu includes modifications for children with special dietary needs and restrictions
    menu includes safety modifications of food choices for children of different ages and abilities
    menu includes procedures for food safety, storage, preparation, and handling

  5. Recognize child abuse and neglect issues and mandates
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    articulate mandated reporter responsibilities for child abuse and neglect
    differentiate between the types and indicators of child abuse and neglect
    identify community resources for family intervention and support
    complete required training for child abuse and neglect

  6. Identify Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction strategies
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe a safe sleep environment according to regulatory requirements
    identify SIDS risk factors and prevention strategies
    complete current required SIDS training

  7. Identify strategies to prevent the occurrence of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT)
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    describe the period of P.U.R.P.L.E crying
    identify strategies for soothing a baby
    list strategies for coping with frustration
    complete the current required AHT training

  8. Incorporate health, safety, and nutrition concepts into the children's curriculum
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, Written or Graphic Assessment
    Criteria
    design a play-based experience that promotes health
    design a play-based experience that promotes safety
    design a play-based experience that promotes nutrition
    recognize how to use caregiving routines to reinforce health, safety, and nutrition concepts