EXC 4500 - Environmental and Medical Issues for Children Birth to Five

3 Credit Hours

Prerequisites: KH 2360 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Corequisites: None.
Pre/Corequisites: None.
Requirements: None.

Description
This course emphasizes developmental and psychological issues of children with medical needs and their caregivers. Teacher candidates will learn to function as part of a health care team. The impact of medical conditions on family concerns, resources, and priorities will be examined. Topics include health protection and health promotion, infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, nutrition plans, and feeding strategies.