Healthy Beginnings Module 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This first 6 hour session provides a foundation for understanding and using Healthy Beginnings as a child developmental tool. An introduction to the new Healthy Beginnings guide is provided, while supplies last.

This course costs $62 per participant.

PREREQUISITES: 

There are no prerequisites required for completing this course.

HOURS BREAKDOWN:

0.6 IACET CEUs or 6 Core of Knowledge Hours: Child Development- 2, Curriculum- 1.5, Professionalism- 1.5,

Community- 1

COURSE LOGISTICS, MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT:

Registered participants will receive a Healthy Beginnings Guide, while supplies last.

This course is offered in-person and virtually. 

• Virtual: A laptop, computer or tablet that includes a functional camera, microphone and headphones/speaker is required in order to complete this course virtually. A phone device is not acceptable. A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each participant via email prior to their scheduled course.

• In-Person: A Powerpoint Handout will be provided to each registered participant. Participants should bring a pen or pencil for note taking. 

The Instructor will utilize Powerpoint slides and speech to present the content material. A variety of videos, charts and tables may be utilized to demonstrate content ideas and concepts. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:

Participants will be able to:

• Identify the developmental needs of infants and toddlers;

• Demonstrate the connection between development and learning birth to 5;

• Describe basic assumptions of child development and define “developmental continuum”;

• Define “responsive caregiving”;

• Identify key features of “Healthy Beginnings” and determine how it can be used in an early childhood setting.



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LEARNER ASSESSMENT METHOD:

Participants' knowledge will be assessed through a Post-Assessment via Google Form and the Google Form link will be provided to each participant immediately following a course. The assessment will include multiple choice and/or matching questions to test comprehension. Upon successful completion and receiving a 75% or higher, participants will receive their certificate by email. 

CRITERIA FOR EARNING CREDIT HOURS:

Participants will be awarded their certificates when the following has been met:

• Course has been paid in full.

• Participants have attended the course from beginning to end.

• Participants have completed the Post-Assessment, scoring a 75% or higher.