EEC 3731 Health, Nutrition, and Safety (3)

This course will provide students with knowledge of appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices implemented in developmentally appropriate educational programs for children ages birth through eight years. Content includes hygiene, sanitation and nutrition. Health and safety regulations, legal issues, community resources, emergency procedures, including first aid and CPR, will be covered. Health, nutrition and safety needs of neglected, abused, chronically ill, culturally diverse, English Language Learners and exceptional children will be covered. Ten (10) hours of field experience is required.