Early Childhood Education Assistant
The Child Growth and Development course presents a comprehensive overview of the developmental changes that take place from conception to twelve years. Emphasis of the course will be on the individual needs of each child. It highlights current trends and issues in research, cultural influences, and examines variations in development.
The Interpersonal Skills course will provide the learners with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective communication. The focus will be to acquire and understand basic communication theory and to have well-developed receptive and responsive communication skills. This course will also examine the benefits of communication across cultures and, when possible, in more than one language. It highlights participation in groups to make decisions, solve problems and resolve conflicts as well as recognizing and responding appropriately to a wide range of individual communication styles in a variety of early childhood settings.
The Health, Safety and Nutrition course presents a comprehensive overview of three major topical areas: children’s health issues, safety concerns and management, and nutrition (basic and applied). It highlights current trends and issues in research and examines case studies in each area.
The course will also provide the student with an in-depth study of communicable illnesses (process and effective control), dental health, health assessment tools, fire safety, playground safety, seat belt safety, child abuse and neglect, nutritional guidelines, four food groups, Canada Food Guide, menu planning and food safety.
Other Programs at Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge
Finance
Business / Management / Office Services
Education
Healthcare
Nursing
Law and Legal Administration
When you attend Sprott Shaw College’s Maple Ridge campus, you become a part of a small, friendly learning environment maintained by a dedicated staff and an experienced team of instructors. Small class sizes mean that all of our students get the individualized attention they deserve and don’t just become another face in the crowd. We invest in our students’ success through our Employment Services and job placement assistance for each of our graduates, as well as lifetime “refresher courses” for graduates who may need to upgrade their skills. Flexible schedules and monthly start dates means that you can get your education started as soon as you’re ready! With programs available in business, health, tourism and more, you’re sure to find the program that fits in perfectly with your career goals and ambitions.
Our campus is conveniently located at 204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway and is accessible through TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s public transit system. There’s ample, no-charge parking for our students with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The Maple Ridge campus also provides a beautiful view of the mountains, giving students a great environment in which to study and learn.
Sprott Shaw College is a Better Business Bureau (BBB) and Private Career Training Institute Agency (PCTIA) accredited private career college and a member of both the National Association of Career Colleges and the BC Career Colleges Association. Contact our Maple Ridge campus for program information today!
Sprott Shaw College - Maple Ridge:204 – 20395 Lougheed Highway, Maple Ridge, British Columbia V2X 2P9, Canada