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Course Title: Child Health, Safety and Nutrition

Course Number: 
  
ECE-133-W001
  
(Previously 20:126 and EDUC-126)
   Semester Hours:  3
Instructor: Nancy Fallis,
fallinan@niacc.edu

Course Description:

This course blends current theory with practical applications on health, safety, and nutrition in group child care settings. Topics include: indoor and outdoor safety principles and assessments, childhood communicable diseases, nutrition analysis, menu planning, health and hygiene practices, care of the ill or injured child, identification of child abuse, and sound mental and physical health education practices. Students must obtain certification in CPR/ First Aid by completion of the course. This course leads to CDA Certification. (45-0) Equivalent to 20-126, EDUC-126. 

Notes: C -The student must purchase a WebCT Access Code along with the textbook from the NIACC College Bookstore.

Please note - This class may not be offered every term. See the current registration page for the complete list of courses offered each term.

Some online courses require an access code that is purchased with the textbook or separately. Contact the NIACC Bookstore to find out the textbook and access code requirements. Make sure to let them know that you want the course materials for this online course.
www.niaccbooks.com or 641-423-7293.

Technical Requirements for online classes:

NIACC uses the ANGEL Learning Management System for most online courses. This works with current versions Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox on Windows computers and Firefox (Not Safari) on Macintosh computers.

Contact the instructor via e-mail after registering for specific course instructions.

Course descriptions, requirements, syllabus, assignments and testing procedures are subject to change.


 


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