ECCE 1220 - Health, Safety and Wellness

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical College

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Description:

Young children are extremely vulnerable and need protection. Early childhood care and educators must ensure and promote children's health and well-being by providing safe environments, active supervision, meeting children's physical needs, and teaching children how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. Students will examine physical and mental distress, nurturing children's mental health, recognizing child abuse and neglect, addressing substance abuse, increasing access to healthy food, promoting nutrition, providing safe environments, preventing obesity, fostering sensory and physical development, and connecting children with nature. (Prerequisites: READ 0900. Other Requirements: Successful completion of a background check).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.rctc.edu/

Phone Number:

(507) 285-7210

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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