The purpose of this course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to establish and maintain healthy and safe environments for young children and to provide healthy and nutritious food. Key topics include prevention, universal precautions, working in partnership with families and community resources.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- 1. Key determinants of health for young children from 0-6 years of age
- 2. Healthy Nutrition in Young Children
- 3. Infectious Process; infection prevention and management of infectious illnesses;factors in transmission of disease.
- 4. Key characteristics of safe and healthy child care environment.
- 5. Partnership with families on children's health, safety and nutrition.
- 6. Occupational health and safety; self-care and personal health practices.
- 7. Child Maltreatment: identification, types, intervention and prevention.
- 8. Advocating for high quality, accessible and comprehensive early care and learning settings
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60412 |
May 1, 2027 to July 21, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 60416 |
May 7, 2027 to June 25, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42237 |
January 8, 2027 to February 26, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule | |
| 42242 |
January 8, 2027 to February 26, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60041 |
May 3, 2028 to July 19, 2028 |
Lecture | VCC Downtown Campus | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.