ED 151 - Health, Safety and Nutrition of Young Children

3-0-3
Credit Hours: 3

This course provides an overview of information and procedures related to the health, safety and nutrition of young children, birth to fourth grade. Students will learn techniques for maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment; for providing health, safety, and nutrition education for young children and their families; for working with children with special needs; for advocating for children and families; and for responding to a range of childhood illnesses and emergencies. In addition, students will be provided with information about the ways that specific health or social problems, including HIV/AIDS, homelessness and family violence affect child health and development.

**Note - ED 151 REPLACES ECE 151