BKIN 2200 - Health, Safety, and Wellness in Early Childhood (3 Credit Hours)

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0
This course emphasizes the importance of a healthy and safe environment for young children. Attention will be paid to both the physical and psychological environments in which children engage. Topics discussed will include infectious disease control, injury and accident prevention, chronic health care conditions, child abuse and neglect, child/family stress, and proper meal planning and nutrition. Upon successful completion of this course, teacher candidates will have the opportunity for certification in Basic First Aid and CPR for infants and young children.