ECHD 240 - Child Health,Safety&Nutrition

Institution:

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Description:

Students explore a variety of environmental, behavioral, and constitutional factors which influence health dynamics within the family. The role of the teacher/practitioner in observation, prevention, communication, referral and follow up is a strong focus within this couse. Topics include: establishing safe environments within children's programs, communicable and non-communicable diseases in children, current options for family health care, children's nutritional needs, and common childhood emergency awareness and care. Current educational focus for teachers includes the effects of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and HIV/AIDS upon children's health. New York State certification will be provided for Child Abuse/Maltreatment Prevention and Violence Prevention and Intervention (S.A.V.E.).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.cobleskill.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 255-5525

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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