Description
Explores concepts related to mental health, nutrition, minor first aid, the recognition of communicable diseases, and characteristics of children born with addictions. Also considers the conditions necessary for young children to develop in healthy, well-adjusted, and emotionally secure ways, as well as the effects of lack of these conditions on the growth and development of children from prenatal through age 8. The influence of culture, lifestyle, media, technology and other factors on health is studied. Safety procedures, record-keeping, legal and liability issues regarding health, nutrition, and safety, and signs, symptoms and strategies for interaction and reporting of known or suspected abuse are emphasized.