HHPS 3311 - Health and Safety in Early Childhood

Three hours lecture. Three credit hours.

Health and Safety in Early Childhood provides basic concepts of health and safety in early childhood environments. Specific attention is given to the recognition of common illnesses in young children, obesity & physical inactivity, injury prevention, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and/or automated External Defibrillation from the American Heart Association. Some of the regulations that guide health and safety practices in early education environments will be examined. This is a 3-credit hour hybrid course.