Course Details

Early Childhood Education Assistant (ECEA) - Child Health, Safety & Nutrition

This program is pending approval by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills.

This program provides an in-depth study of the health, safety, and nutritional needs of young children. It emphasizes the development and implementation of practices that promote children’s overall well-being. The course introduces students to best practices in health, safety, and nutrition, examining these areas within the context of early childhood settings that provide care for children from birth through school age. Students will also explore the factors that contribute to children’s physical and mental well-being, as well as the prevention of illness and disease. In addition, the course covers the regulations and practices designed to protect the health and safety of young children within the community. Finally, students will learn strategies for working in partnership with parents to ensure the health and safety of their children.