ECCE 260 Health Care in Infant and Toddler Programs includes the planning, establishment and maintenance of a safe and healthy environment regarding: food preparation and handling, planning nutritious snacks and meals, diapering/toileting, accident prevention and hazard identification, medication, illness management and assessment, modelling healthy practices and utilizing community health resources.
Prerequisites: In order to receive transferability (course credit) for courses in the ECCE Post Basic certificate in Infant/Toddler, a student must have completed the Basic Early Childhood Certificate with a minimum of 60%.
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 15 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 30 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Lecture | 2 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Identify ways to establish safe food preparation, for infants and toddlers
- Consider the unique aspects of the growth and development of infants and toddlers that affect their feeding, nutrition and eating habits
- Formulate and evaluate policies and procedures regarding illness management and prevention
- Identify health concerns, sharing information and collaborating with parents, colleagues and resource people to coordinate care and optimize children’s well-being;
a. demonstrate respectful and responsive individualized care and communication with children to promote their health through hygiene practices (including diapering/toileting) and create a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere through flexible daily routines
- Design and adapt child-safe environments through identification and remediation of safety hazards, teaching safety practices to children, active and responsive supervision and effective accident management
- Examine the personal health, well-being and safety of the educator through reflective practice
Teaching and Learning Approach
This course uses a constructivist approach where the learner is an active participant in the construction of
knowledge. Learners will further investigate course concepts through forum discussions and peer learning and
sharing opportunities.Learning Resources
No Required TextbookDetailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. IT Health & Safety Intro to Caregiver Health
2. 2. Keeping Children Safe Transportation
3. 3. Nutrition & Dental Health
4. 4. Common Health Conditions in IT Programs
5. 5. Preventing & Managing Infections
6. 6. Emergencies and Maltreatment Emergency information & First Aid
7. 7. Caregiver Health & Wellness
8. 8. Practicum Prep
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Personal Health Health & Wellness Assessment | 7 | 20% |
| Safety Practices in Infant Toddler Settings | 3-6 | 25% |
| Healthy Eating for Infants & Toddlers | 1, 2, 5 | 35% |
| Treasure Basket | 4, 6 | 20% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Academic and Career Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 90-100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 85-89 |
A |
4.00 |
| 80-84 |
A- |
3.67 |
| 76-79 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 72-75 |
B |
3.00 |
| 68-71 |
B- |
2.67 |
| 64-67 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 60-63 |
C |
2.00 |
| 55-59 |
C- |
1.67 |
| 50-54 |
P |
1.00 |
| 0-49 |
F |
0.00 |
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DNW |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.