ECE 404    Children with Special Needs    3 Units

Prerequisite: FCS 312 or PSYC 372. Grade of "C" or better required to meet prerequisite.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
Description: This course is designed to provide a broad overview of the characteristics, assessment techniques, methods of intervention, natural environments , community and family resources, and current issues of young children from birth to age eight with special needs and disabilities. The focus is to increase the awareness and understanding of children's individual needs in and early childhood setting and to provide practical information to those currently involved with children with special needs. Observations in public and private children's centers, schools and agencies are required.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 17-May 20
Th           07:00PM-10:05PM   LEC   E.Johnson            Off Campus RCC 8     30658

ECE 411    Health and Safety in Child Care Settings    .5 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 8 hours LEC
Description: This course covers health and safety issues in center and home-based early care education programs. Course content includes injury prevention and preventative health care practices such as control of infectious diseases, nutrition issues, sanitation, emergency preparedness and evacuation. This course taken along with ECE 412 and ECE 413 meets the California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 28-Mar 28
Sa           08:00AM-04:40PM   LEC   S.Davis              Off Campus RCC 3     28932

ECE 412    Pediatric CPR    .25 Units

Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 6 hours LEC
Description: This course covers pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Successful students earn certification which must be renewed every year to remain current. To receive American Red Cross certification, students must successfully demonstrate competency as well as pay additional fees for American Red Cross texts and certification card. This course fulfills the CPR component of California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff and may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Mar 21-Mar 21
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   S.Slavin             Off Campus RCC 3     28936
Sa           08:00AM-02:00PM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28936
A textbook is required for this one-day class. Students must purchase the textbook beforehand and bring it to the first (and only) class meeting.

ECE 413    Pediatric First Aid in Child Care Settings    .25 Units

Prerequisite: None
Advisory: ENGRD 112; ENGRD 112 with a grade of "C" or better; OR placement through assessment process.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 4 hours LEC
Description: This course covers pediatric first aid in center and home-based early care and education programs. Successful students earn Pediatric First Aid certification which must be renewed every two years to remain current. To receive American Red Cross certification, students must successfully demonstrate competency as well as pay additional fees for American Red Cross texts and certification card. The course fulfills the pediatric first aid component of California Department of Social Services Health and Safety Title 22 requirements for staff and may be taken four times for credit.

Schedule: Other Term, Apr 18-Apr 18
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   S.Slavin             Off Campus RCC 3     28944
Sa           08:00AM-11:40AM   LEC   T.Runge               TBA TBA             28944
A textbook is required for this one-day class. Students must purchase the textbook beforehand and bring it to the first (and only) class meeting.