R.B. Russell Vocational High School ::..

C H I L D C A R E A S S I S T A N T

Entrance Requirements
Students who enjoy working with children, are generally active, in good health and have basic communication skills

Course

Senior 2	Senior 3	Senior 4
Intro to Infant/Toddlers Intro to Pre-School Intro to School Age	Children's Behaviour Human Development Communication Skills	Child Care Techniques Family Dynamics & Child Abuse Applied Child Care

Evaluation
Students spend the initial part of the course in class, and will then receive two to three practicum placements during the rest of the program. Evaluation is based on practical experiences, in-class projects and participatory activities

Job Market
Upon completion of this course students will be ready to work in daycare and related fields.

Objectives
To provide the student with practical and theoretical skills needed to work professionally with children.

What's in it for me?
Working professionally with children will offer many opportunities in the employability field and also add to and enhance personal skills. Further training can be accessed at a variety of colleges and universities as well as in the workplace.

Topics Covered
Interpersonal communications
Growth and development
Infection control
Nutrition
Community resources
Professionalism
Daily living activities
Infant/child CPR
Food handling
First Aid
Health & Safety in the Workplace