CHILD HEALTH AND WELL BEING QQI LEVEL 5 (Class based and Online)

This programme module aims 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.

course description

Learners will be able to:

• Outline the requirements necessary
to provide for the health and wellbeing of children in an ECCE setting
as informed by national guidelines to
include child protection.
• Describe the factors that contribute to
the overall well-being of children
• Outline the various nutritional needs
of babies and young children
• Identify requirements for the
promotion of healthy and safe indoor
and outdoor environments for children
• Describe a range of common childhood
illnesses
• Devise balanced menus for babies,
toddlers and children
• Perform appropriate personal care
routines for babies and young children
including the care of the child when
unwell
• Implement appropriate policies and
procedures to include record keeping
as required by legislation and good
practice guidelines
• Utilize a range of practice skills that
support and promote the health and
well-being of children
• Apply knowledge of child development
to support children to form secure and
positive relationships with adults and
children in the ECCE setting
• Reflect on personal practice leading to
an understanding of healthy, hygienic
and safe environments for children.
NOTE: Learners undertaking online
courses must have basic IT skills and
have access to the necessary ICT
equipment, software and Broadband
capability to enable them to undertake
an online course.
IMPORTANT NOTE THE ELC (Early
Learning & Care) Certificate will replace
ECCE see note at beginning of Childcare
Healthcare Section in this booklet
Important Note: As the Childcare
Cert 5M2009 is to be deactivated This
module cannot now be used for ECCE
accreditation but may be used for other
accreditation