CFS 358 - Child Health & Assessment

Institution:

Berea College

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Prerequisite: Permission of instructor Offered: Typically alternate Fall Terms (next offered Fall Term 2010) This course is designed as a comprehensive study of the health and safety needs of young children (birth through age 8) and the use of multiple assessments of children's development. Content will include prenatal and postpartum care; immunizations; chronic and acute health-care needs; safety issues and good health practices; legal and ethical considerations; evaluation of assessment instruments; and assessment report composition. Students also will become competent in the use of multiple assessments--such as observations, checklists, interviews, anecdotal records, play-based assessments, and norm-and-criterion-referenced tools as prescribed by state and national organizations and learned societies--and will be prepared to make professional decisions regarding screening, assessment, initial program planning, program modification, and program evaluation for young children. Emphasis will be placed on the culturally sensitive collaboration between the student and the families as part of a multi-disciplinary team. 20 field hours. Course Fee: $15. 1 Course Credit

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.berea.edu

Phone Number:

(859) 985-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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