Health, Safety and Nutrition in Early Childhood Education
Class 1 and 2 - July 9, 2013 Intro and DNA (Unit 1)
Introductions and Unit 1
Log absence on angel if you want to negotiate a missed evaluation
Ask for extension 4 days in advance if you want it
Policies (Program Standards Handbook) • APA • Academic offense • Social media • Extensions • Missing a class
Health, Safety and Nutrition • This course will address the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition in the environment of the developing child. Stress will be placed on the prevention, and recognition of illness and injury to children in group care. Good health and nutrition practices appropriate for children will also be addressed.
Presentation - topic selection next class • Select a couple of topics that intrigue you or your group • Select a number • You will provided with an opportunity to select your topic according to the number you selected • E.g. #1 select 1st
Unit 1 - Health Promotion • What do you need to be healthy?
Two Components of Canada's Health Care System 1. Personal Health Care System a. Includes conventional medical service b. Movement towards complementary medical practices & social services 2. Public Health Care System a. Provides and supports a wide range of programs, such as: b. Disease surveillance and responses to outbreaks c. Advocacy for healthier public policies, improved skills and support for improved community health behaviour d. Immunization programs e. Inspection of health standards for early childhood facilities
The 5 Principles of Medicare 1. Universality: available to all Canadians 2. Comprehensiveness: covers all necessary procedures 3. Portability: coverage accepted in all provinces and territories and limited coverage outside of Canada 4. Publicly Administered: public authority accountable to the provincial/territorial government 5. Accessibility: All Canadians have equal opportunity to obtain medical services
WHO's (World Health
Introductions and Unit 1
Log absence on angel if you want to negotiate a missed evaluation
Ask for extension 4 days in advance if you want it
Policies (Program Standards Handbook) • APA • Academic offense • Social media • Extensions • Missing a class
Health, Safety and Nutrition • This course will address the interrelationship of health, safety and nutrition in the environment of the developing child. Stress will be placed on the prevention, and recognition of illness and injury to children in group care. Good health and nutrition practices appropriate for children will also be addressed.
Presentation - topic selection next class • Select a couple of topics that intrigue you or your group • Select a number • You will provided with an opportunity to select your topic according to the number you selected • E.g. #1 select 1st
Unit 1 - Health Promotion • What do you need to be healthy?
Two Components of Canada's Health Care System 1. Personal Health Care System a. Includes conventional medical service b. Movement towards complementary medical practices & social services 2. Public Health Care System a. Provides and supports a wide range of programs, such as: b. Disease surveillance and responses to outbreaks c. Advocacy for healthier public policies, improved skills and support for improved community health behaviour d. Immunization programs e. Inspection of health standards for early childhood facilities
The 5 Principles of Medicare 1. Universality: available to all Canadians 2. Comprehensiveness: covers all necessary procedures 3. Portability: coverage accepted in all provinces and territories and limited coverage outside of Canada 4. Publicly Administered: public authority accountable to the provincial/territorial government 5. Accessibility: All Canadians have equal opportunity to obtain medical services
WHO's (World Health