Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course will examine laws, regulations, standards, policies, procedures, and best practices related to health, safety, and nutrition in childcare and education settings for children birth through middle childhood. It includes the teacher's role in developing prevention strategies, nutrition and meal planning, integrating health safety and nutrition experiences into daily routines, and overall risk management. The strength of this course is its practical application in real-world settings when discussing topics such as the importance of creating safe indoor and outdoor environments for example how a properly set-up classroom can act as a child abuse mitigation strategy. The well-being and health of teachers is also discussed, and all topics relate back to sound early childhood educational principles such as developmentally appropriate practices. 