HDEV 0007. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Units: 3
Formerly known as HDEV 6 and 8
Hours: 54 lecture
Laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Includes prevention strategies, nutrition, and meal planning for various ages and planning educational experiences integrated into daily routines designed to teach children positive health, safety, and nutrition habits. (C-ID ECE 220) (CSU)
HDEV 0007 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as HDEV 6 and 8 Hours: 54 lecture Description: Laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Includes prevention strategies, nutrition, and meal planning for various ages and planning educational experiences integrated into daily routines designed to teach children positive health, safety, and nutrition habits. (C-ID ECE 220) (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Describe strategies used to promote health, safety, and nutrition of children and adults in early childhood settings. Evaluate environments for both positive and negative impacts on children’s health and safety. Identify regulations, standards, policies, and procedures related to health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. Course Content Outline I. Interrelationships between health, safety, and nutrition a. Defining physical and mental health b. Defining safety c. Defining nutrition II. Laws, codes, regulations, and policies a. Fire and health codes b. Title 22 c. Title 5 d. Emergency Medical Services Authority e. Municipal requirements f. Food programs g. Child abuse and neglect i. Mandated reporting ii. Prevention strategies iii. Community resources III. Safety management a. Safe environments b. Prevention and care c. Emergency preparedness response and recovery d. Car seats IV. Health management a. Universal precautions b. Food safety c. Communicable diseases d. Infectious process e. Illness and exclusion policies f. Sleeping and napping g. Diapering and toileting h. Daily health check i. Health assessment tools j. Staff safety and well being i. Risk management ii. Employee policies 1. Physical health 2. Mental health V. Common health issues such as pink eye, lice, runny nose VI. Chronic and acute illnesses such as allergies, mental health, obesity VII. Teacher as role model of best health, safety, and nutrition practices VIII. Collaboration between teachers and families to promote health and safety a. Communication i. Families ii. Other health professionals b. Community resources IX. Meals and snacks a. Nutrition guidelines b. Diet analysis c. Mealtime policies d. Menu planning e. Budgeting f. Culture, traditions, and family choices g. Sanitary food handling X. Planning learning experiences in health, safety, and nutrition a. Developmentally sound practices b. Cultural, linguistic, and developmental differences of families, teachers, and children c. Integrated into daily routines d. Physical fitness XI. Adjusting for a. Various ages i. Infants and toddlers ii. Preschool iii. School age b. Children with special needs c. Medical needs d. Interventions Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Define the broad concepts of health, safety, and nutrition. 2. Identify laws and regulations supporting health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood settings. 3. Identify health and safety risks in early childhood settings. 4. Describe a caregiver’s role and responsibility in modeling good health, safety, and nutrition habits. 5. Plan economical and nutritious meals and snacks based on the age and individual needs of children. 6. Plan learning experiences on the topics of health, safety, and nutrition. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Reports Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read professional periodicals and other research-based sources and write recommendations for parents on ways to improve a child's diet in terms of calories, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. 2. Read professional periodicals and/or internet sources on a variety of health and safety issues related to infants' and young children's experiences in child care settings. Be prepared to discuss Health and Safety issues and experiences. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Read professional periodicals and other research-based sources and write recommendations for parents on ways to improve a child's diet in terms of calories, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. 2. Read professional periodicals and/or internet sources on a variety of health and safety issues related to infants' and young children's experiences in child care settings. Be prepared to discuss Health and Safety issues and experiences. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Project: Students will be given a list of symptoms of an infectious disease and will develop a plan on how they would manage the disease, precautions they would take in communicating the outbreak to staff and families enrolled in the child care program, and determine if they would be required to report the incidence of the disease to the local social services department. 2. Develop a nutrition lesson plan for healthful eating for preschool children. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
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