ECE 230 - Health, Nutrition and Safety in Early Childhood.

(Formerly EDU 202) ECE 100; EDE 300, or PSY 313 elected prior to Fall 2006. (3-4).

Relationships between health, nutrition, and safety in the context of social and environmental factors; prenatal and maternal health, preventative health screenings, immunizations, and methods to guide young children to develop healthy habits and attitudes. Knowledge about healthful environments and strategies for promoting good health; common childhood diseases and nutrition; governing licensing regulations, safety procedures, and responses to emergencies; understanding of child abuse, responses, and responsibilities for reporting suspected abuse. For students who enroll for four credits, this course will include a field based service learning component.