Child Care - Health and Safety (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Online USA
DURATION
1 up to 3 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
Taking care of children is a demanding task but the proper knowledge and experience can make it fun. You will learn how to take care of children by keeping them safe and healthy at different stages of their development. We will explore how to fulfil children's needs, give them the right food and environment to grow, protect them against abuse and neglect and encourage play for learning and experience.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
Child development is a process in which children learn different bodily functions and develop new skills. This course explores children's physical, cognitive, emotional and social development and the natural and environmental factors responsible for child development. Children need care and attention from adults to grow, develop self-esteem and have a good self-image. Discover the importance of touch and managing necessary routine activities such as eating, clothing and sleeping for children. Some children are born with physical and mental issues that impact their body, brain, speaking and learning abilities. Such children have special needs and require extra care and support to live healthy and comfortable lives. You will learn how to identify the special needs of children, take care of those with physical and cognitive impairments and use the correct descriptive terms to avoid stereotyping and prejudice against such individuals.
Do you know that the best time in life to establish good eating habits is during childhood? Establishing a good eating habits early on provides the correct amounts and nutrients needed to maintain good health throughout your lifetime. We will research which food supplies the essential nutrients for a healthy body and mind. Cleanliness and personal safety and hygiene are necessary for remaining healthy. You must train children to follow your routines until they can achieve this alone. You will learn to identify and handle illnesses and protect children from hazards. Investigate the different forms of child abuse, its harmful effects and ways to help children protect themselves against abuse. Play is not only about having fun – it is a great way to learn and explore the world for children. We will demonstrate the importance of play and creativity in a child's cognitive, social and emotional development.
We have designed this course for parents with babies and young children and people working in child care and protection. It also serves as a starting point in understanding the complexity of raising a child. This course offers lectures with clear and straightforward explanations of issues faced by caregivers along with their solutions. The busy lifestyle of the modern world forces parents to work extra hours to make ends meet, leaving little time for their families. This opens up job prospects for childcare professionals. Grab this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and understanding of raising a child in a safe and healthy environment. Join the course now!
Module 1
Child Welfare
This module will introduce you to child development and the factors behind it. You will learn how adults can provide care to children and protect them against abuse. Learners will be taught what food is right for children to make them healthy and grow, as well as the importance of play as a tool for learning and gaining experience.
Module 2
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Outline key principles of child development.
- Distinguish between child development and child growth.
- Explain different aspects of child care.
- Identify the needs and special needs of children.
- Recognise a healthy and balanced diet for children.
- List the duties of a caregiver to keep children safe and healthy.
- Categorise the several types of child abuse.
- Indicate signs of neglect and abuse to a child.
- Describe the importance of play as a learning tool for children.
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Career Opportunities
Child Care Worker
A happy childhood and a happy home are what every parent tries to achieve for their child. When parents with full-time jobs cannot provide their children with the necessary attention and care, Child Care Workers step in to make sure their precious charges are healthy and happy.
Child Therapist
If raising emotionally and mentally healthy children is superior to healing broken adults, then a Child Therapist plays a critical role in the overall well-being of society. Equipped with knowledge, compassion, patience and skills, Child Therapists work with young children and teens, treating and providing care for their emotional traumas and mental disorders, scaffolding them to lead as normal a life as possible.
Child Welfare Social Worker
The realization that, when you care, an awful lot of things begin to change, may lead you to become a Child Welfare Social Worker. Using your education and capabilities, you will guide children and families towards recovery and healing. You will open your eyes to people’s needs and inspire resilience and courage in victims, survivors, and the socially disadvantaged.
Child Life Specialist
Children regard you as their superhero since you support, educate, and aid them in various medical predicaments. A Child Life Specialist works in the pediatric department or other venues as part of a healthcare team, assisting children under 18 in coming to terms with physical or psychological trauma by providing them with emotional assistance and health-related education.