Care of Young Children and Special Needs (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Online USA
DURATION
3 up to 4 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Key Summary
Introduction
This course will focus on how a child's self-care routine ensures a secure attachment to their parents and environment. We will research the best self-care practices for infants, toddlers and children with special needs. In addition, we will also find out about nourishment and getting the nutritional balance correct. We will examine various cleaning strategies and the importance of a clean environment and proper sleep for children.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 3-4 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
Alison Certificates
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Scholarships and Funding
As we are an online platform, we do not offer degrees or scholarships.
Curriculum
Are you wondering how cleaning affects not only the physical health of infants and toddlers but also their mental health? In this free online course, we will teach you the importance of cleaning infants and how this step leads to a healthy and happy life. First, we will explore how to perform cleaning of the face, mouth, teeth and hands in children. Next, you will learn how to protect the skin from external environmental factors with suitable clothing. Nutrition is influential in the growth, development, protection and improvement of infant health. You will research food in children and its importance and gain skills related to personal cleaning, grooming and toileting needs in ages 1-6 according to hygiene regulations. We will also learn how important it is for the child's physical health.
This course will explain how to toilet-train young children and the various features of children's clothing. Do you want to know what to consider for the child's comfort and what difficulties they will have in dressing and undressing? We will cover all these topics before delving into the role cognitive development plays in the acquisition of dressing skills. Attaining correct sleep habits in children is a vital and challenging process. We will look at the importance of rest, the importance of gaining proper sleep, rest habits and the nutritional needs of children ages 1-6. We will then look in depth at the dietary characteristics and issues of the preschool period.
We will then discuss what personal cleaning skills are required for special-needs individuals. We will discuss performance determination and skill analysis for special-needs individuals. In addition, we will look at the different types of support used when teaching individuals with special needs. This course will also explain other reinforcers and personal cleaning techniques for special-needs individuals. We will then explore the difference between social and objective reinforcers in detail. This course is ideal for new parents and childcare providers to expand their knowledge of caring for young children and children with special needs. So why wait? Start your learning journey today.
Module 1
Self-Care Skills in Early Childhood
In this module, we will learn how cleaning affects not only the physical and mental health of young children. Next, we will cover some important areas such as cleaning practices for infants and toddlers, cleaning habits of young children, nutritional and rest needs, etc. We will also talk about types of reinforcers and personal cleaning techniques
Module 2
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the importance and requirements of cleaning young children.
- Summarise how to protect the skin from external environmental factors by using the right dressing.
- Outline the role of nutrition in the growth, development, protection and improvement of infant health.
- Discuss what things to consider when cleaning baby bottles.
- Outline different ways of toilet training for young children and their importance.
- Describe the role of cognitive development in the acquisition of dressing skills.
- Summarise attitudes and behaviours needed to improve the nutritional habits of children.
- Discuss what personal cleaning skills are required for individuals with special needs.
- Outline different types of reinforcers and personal cleaning techniques for individuals with special needs.
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Pediatrician
That doctor who vaccinated you when you were little. That doctor whom you visited every year to grow up healthy and strong. The doctor gave you medicine, shots, and maybe even a lollipop. That doctor is a Pediatrician.