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Sep 07, 2024
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2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived
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ECD 135 - Health, Safety, & Nutrition Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: This course covers a review of health/safety practices recommended for child care and includes information on common diseases and health problems. Certification preparation is provided in pediatric safety, CPR, and first aid. Guidelines and information on nutrition and developmentally-appropriate activities are also studied in the course.
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 032 , RDG 100 and ECD 101 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): Take ECD 102 with a minimum grade of C. Course Topics:
- Review of health/safety practices in Early Childhood Settings
- Common diseases and health problems in Early Childhood Settings
- Pediatric Safety, CPR and First Aid
- Nutrition in Early Childhood Settings
- Developmentally appropriate activities for Health, Safety, and Nutrition in the Early Childhood Settings
- Child Abuse and Maltreatment
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials:
- Computer with Internet access
- Word processing software (must be able to save Word format)
- Anti-virus software
Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59 Student Learning Outcomes:
- Plan, design, and evaluate activities for promoting good nutrition, health, and safety practices in young children. (NAEYC 1a, 4a-4d)
- Describe and assess the components of a healthy, safe and unsafe environment for young children. (NAEYC 1a, 1c, 4a, 4b)
- Recognize symptoms and describe treatments and procedures for common diseases and illnesses for young children. (NAEYC 1a)
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic components of CPR and First Aid for young children. (NAEYC 6b, 6c)
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/18/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2023-2024
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