Child Health Safety And Nutritions
This core component delivers essential training in promoting child health, safety, and nutritional well-being in early childhood settings (birth to age 12).
Overview
This core component delivers essential training in promoting child health, safety, and nutritional well-being in early childhood settings (birth to age 12). Topics include managing childhood illness, creating safe environments, developing health policies, nutrition planning, emergency preparedness, and inclusive health practices.
Admission Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent, grade 12 English- minimum grade of C, mature student status (19 years or older).
- Criminal record check.
- Immunization report.
- Meet minimum English language proficiency requirements.
- Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12) have been successfully completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages. Grade 12 English with minimum grade of C. This may include successful completion of a BC Adult Graduation program. OR
- Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the principal language of instruction OR
- Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below.
Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: overall score of 5.5 or higher.
- Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Test: overall score of 40 or higher
- Duolingo English Test: overall score of 95 or higher
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: overall score of 46 higher
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: overall score of 43 or higher
Learning Objectives
Students completing this component will be able to:
- Identify and manage common childhood illnesses and immunization protocols
- Develop and apply food and allergy-safe nutrition plans
- Implement hygiene procedures and sanitation standards
- Design safe environments and emergency policies
- Create menus that meet children’s dietary needs
- Explain BC care licensing health policies
- Promote equity in accessing healthy foods and practices
Career Occupation
Upon completion of the program, graduates may find employment in roles such as:
- Early Childhood Assistant
- Preschool Assistant
- Infant/Toddler Care Aide
- Daycare Worker (Assistant)
- Child Care Centre Assistant
- Nursery Assistant
- Classroom Support Worker
Program Duration
| Method of Delivery (reflect all methods used) | Contact Hours |
|---|---|
| Classroom (Instructor Led) | 45 hrs |
| Computer Based Training | 0 hrs |
| Distance Education | 0 hrs |
| TOTAL | 45 hrs |
Program Fee
Domestic Students – $950
International Students – $950
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 45 Hours
- Introduction to Health Standards & Policies + Managing Childhood Illnesses0
- Immunization, Medication & Records + Hygiene & Sanitation Practices0
- Allergy Awareness + Nutrition Principles0
- Menu Planning + Inclusive Nutrition Practices0
- Promoting Healthy Habits + Environmental Safety0
- Emergency Preparedness + Policy Development0
- Staff & Family Communication + Review & Integration0
- Capstone Project: Health & Nutrition Program Design0
- Make-up / Review Day (optional, for missed content or project support)0
Instructor
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Course Features
- Lecture 0
- Quiz 0
- Duration 45 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate No
- Assessments Yes