Department: Health & Public Service Discipline: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 135 Course Title: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education
HARRISBURG AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
FORM 335
Course Form 335 must be updated at least every five years per AP 765 to include, at a minimum, the following elements. [§335.2]
1. Digital Description:
Credit hours: 3.0 Lecture hours: 3.0 Lab hours: 0.0 BL: [ ]⅓ [X]½ [ ]⅔ [ ] Other (Indicate fraction or percent)
2. Catalog Description: Analysis of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children ages birth – 9 years. Topics include children with special needs; the examination of PA state early childhood education programs and standards; the strategies for teaching health, safety and nutrition to young children; and the current issues affecting the overall health and physical wellness of young children. Minimum Grade Required
3. Prerequisites: EDUC 111 C or better
Corequisites: None
Other:
4. Learning Outcomes [These outcomes are necessary to enable students to attain the essential knowledge and skills embodied in the program’s educational objectives.]
Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Explain how children’s developmental stages affect health, safety and nutritional needs 2. Identify the health, safety, and nutritional needs of children ages birth to nine years 3. Identify and implement specific health and safety practices that contribute to optimal wellness of children in early childhood settings 4. Specify regulations pertaining to health, safety and nutrition in early childhood group settings 5. Develop a curriculum plan that incorporates developmentally appropriate concepts in the areas of health, safety and nutrition 6. Identify and discuss current issues and practices affecting children and families Department: Health & Public Service Discipline: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 135 Course Title: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education
5. Planned Sequence of Learning Activities [These must be designed to help students achieve the learning outcomes.]
I. Interrelationship of Health, Safety, Nutrition, Development, and Learning
II. Health and Medical Needs of Young Children A. Childhood Diseases, Illnesses, and Chronic Medical Conditions 1. Identification 2. Prevention 3. Management a) Procedures for Giving Medication b) Medication Logs c) DPW Regulations 4. Immunizations and Health Inspections 5. DPW Regulations B. Maintaining a Healthful Environment 1.Hygienic Practices a) Handwashing b) Toothbrushing c) Diapering 2.Sanitation 3.Food Handling 4.Handwashing and Diapering 5.Environmental Factors (i.e., Pollution, Heat, Ventilation) C. DPW Health Regulations D. Developing Program Policies
III. Adult Health Issues
IV. Safety Concerns A. Evaluating, Creating, and Maintaining a Safe Environment. 1. Indoor 2. Outdoor B. DPW Safety Regulations C. Transportation Safety D. Emergency Management 1. DPW Regulations 2. Practical Concerns
V. Recordkeeping A. DPW Regulations B. Child Health C. Staff Health D. Other Related Records Department: Health & Public Service Discipline: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 135 Course Title: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education E. Confidentiality
VI. Nutritional Consideration for Young Children A. Overview of Nutritional Needs B. Planning Nutritious Meals and Snacks 1. USDA Guidelines 2. Food Pyramid C. The Child Care Food Program D. DPW Regulations E. Feeding Problems and Strategies
VII. Child Abuse A. Legal Issues/Requirements B. Identification of Suspected Abuse C. Reporting 1. Requirements 2. Procedures
VIII. The Health, Safety and Nutrition Curriculum A. Appropriate Content B. Developmentally Appropriate Teaching Strategies C. Planned and Unplanned Learning Experiences D. National Health Standards
6. Assessment of Student Learning [Methods of assessment should be appropriate for Learning Outcomes listed above.]
Assessment of student learning outcomes for the course, as required by AP 765, is part of regular curriculum maintenance and/or improvement. The specific plan has been determined by the pertinent faculty involved and is maintained in the College’s assessment management system.
7. List of Texts, References, Selected Library Resources or other Learning Materials (code each item based on instructional use): C-Lecture/Laboratory, A-Lecture, B- Laboratory, LC-Lecture/Clinical, CLN-Clinical, I-Online, BL-Blended, D-Independent Study, P-Private Lessons, E-Internship, F-Cooperative Work-Study, FE-Field Experience. [These resources must be easily accessible to students.]
A/BL/I
Marotz, Lynn , Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child. (Latest Edition). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Center-Based Child Care Regulations (PA Dept. of Public Welfare) – will be distributed Department: Health & Public Service Discipline: Education Subject Code: EDUC Course #: 135 Course Title: Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Care and Education in class. (Instructor should obtain from DPW licensing office).
Aronson, S. and Shope, T, Managing Infectious Diseases in Child Care and Schools. (Latest Edition). American Academy of Pediatrics.
8. Prepared by Faculty Member: Heather M. Grove Date: 11/24/09
9. Approved by Department Chairperson: Suzanne O’Hop Date: 11/24/09
10. Approved by Academic Division Dean: Diane Thompson Date: 12/7/09
This course meets all reimbursement requirements of Chapter 335, subchapters A / B.
This course was developed, approved, and offered in accordance with the policies, standards, guidelines, and practices established by the College. It is consistent with the college mission.
If the course described here is a transfer course, it is comparable to similar courses generally accepted for transfer to accredited four-year colleges and universities.
11. Director, Curriculum Compliance:Catherine A. Lencioni Date: 12/11/09
12. Provost & VP, Academic Affairs: Ronald R. Young Date: 12/11/09
13. Original Date of course approval by the college: 201120
14. Date(s) of subsequent reviews [Indicate change: Learning Outcomes; textbook(s)]:
12/1/04 Review and updated: 10/26/07; 1/11/08; 1/16/09; 7/14/09