Child Health and Well Being 5N1765
Summary:
This online Child Health and Well Being module is a 15 credit module which makes up part of the QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to provide for the health and well-being of children and maintain healthy, hygienic and safe practices and environments in a range of early childhood care and education (ECCE) settings.

On successful completion of this child health and well being module, learners will be able to:
1 Outline the requirements necessary to provide for the health and well-being of children in an ECCE setting as informed by national guidelines to include child protection
2 Describe the factors that contribute to the overall well-being of children
3 Outline the various nutritional needs of babies and young children
4 Identify requirements for the promotion of healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environments for children
5 Describe a range of common childhood illnesses
6 Devise balanced menus for babies, toddlers and children
7 Perform appropriate personal care routines for babies and young children including the care of the child when unwell
8 Implement appropriate policies and procedures to include record keeping as required by legislation and good practice guidelines
9 Utilize a range of practice skills that support, as well as promote the health and well-being of children
10 Apply knowledge of child development to support children to form secure and positive relationships with adults and children in the ECCE setting
11 Reflect on personal practice leading to an understanding of healthy, hygienic and safe environments for children.

Assessment
Project 40%
Skills Demonstration 60%
Next Steps
Following completion of this module, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 component certificate in Child Health and Well Being (5N1765).
You will also have completed one of the 6 mandatory QQI Level 5 Major Award in Early Childhood Care & Education modules.
Learners who completed this module also viewed: Child Development (5N1764) ,Early Care & Education Practice (5N1770), Early Childhood Education & Play (5N1773),Communications (5N0690), Social Studies (5N1370).
