This course addresses the needs and best practice in health, safety, and nutrition for young children. These concepts will enable the individual to implement preventive health and safety practices based on NH Child Care Licensing Regulations and national standards. Students will be able to develop menus for meals and snacks which are nutritious, appealing and age appropriate. Recognition and treatment of child abuse victims, emergency preparedness, infectious disease prevention and control, administering medication, and safe environments including safe sleep will be addressed. It should be noted that CPR and First Aid are NOT part of the course.
Semester Offered
Fall/Spring semesters