ECE 241 Health Education Workshop

This workshop provides supplemental information for individuals who have taken a three-credit or four-credit human development, child development, or child psychology course that lacked a significant health component. This workshop will address the following (with regard to children from birth through age eight): common childhood diseases; immunizations; health and hygiene education of young children; chronic health conditions and implications for child care; New York State regulations for dispensing medications; health and safety precautions for indoor and outdoor environments for infants, toddlers, and young children; fostering wellness through nutrition, exercise, and rest; and, the role of the teacher/caregiver as health screener. Offered occasionally.