Central Arizona College

ECE 120B Providing a Healthy Environment

Credit Hours: 1
Effective Term: Fall 2013
SUN#: NA
AGEC: (None)

Credit Breakdown: 1 Lecture
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
Cross-Listed:

Description: Procedures and practices designed to protect the health of young children in early childhood programs, with emphasis on the development of lifelong healthy habits and attitudes.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Knowledge Level) Describe important health functions of a quality early childhood program. 2. (Knowledge Level) Describe how disease is spread among children and staff and how to control it. 3. (Comprehension Level) Explain the importance of proper handwashing as a preventive measure and describe appropriate hand washing techniques. 4. (Knowledge Level) Describe basic sanitation standards. 5. (Comprehension Level) Explain the components of common childhood illnesses and describe procedures to deal with them. 6. (Analysis Level) Examine chronic health conditions in young children and describe how to provide necessary activity and care modifications in the early childhood program. 7. (Synthesis Level) Develop a plan for health and wellness activities and for introducing healthy dental habits in a program for young children. 8. (Knowledge Level) Describe methods of using and maintaining complete and current health records. 9. (Synthesis Level) Create a list of community health resources and demonstrate how to utilize them.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
Students will be able to demonstrate outcomes at the pre-established standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children Associate Degree Standards URL:www.NAEYC.org.