Program Outline

Program Admission Requirements

• All applicants must be high school graduated or equivalent.

• Age must 19 years or older to be consider as a Mature student
• Applicants must demonstrate at least one accepted English language proficiency qualification (e.g. IELTS Academic 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 46+, CELPIP, Duolingo 95+, PTE Academic 43+, and other accepted tests

For more information, view our Admission Requirements

What You’ll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Explain the principles of child health, safety, and nutrition in early learning and childcare settings
• Identify strategies for creating and maintaining safe, healthy, supportive environments
• Apply hygiene standards, universal precautions, and infection prevention practices
  
• Develop an understanding of health and safety policies, licensing requirements, and ECEA responsibilities
• Plan, prepare, and evaluate nutritious meals and snacks that support children’s growth and dietary needs
  
• Recognize common childhood illnesses and injuries and apply prevention, management, and reporting
  procedures
• Demonstrate ethical, professional, and collaborative practices in partnership with families and community
  professionals

4-Week Course Outline

Week 1 — Foundations of Health, Safety and Wellness

• Introduction to child health, safety, and nutrition
  
• Understanding children’s health and developmental needs
• Role of the ECEA in promoting well-being
• Creating safe and healthy learning environments
• Health promotion and preventative practices

Week 2 — Hygiene, Infection Prevention & Managing Illness

• Universal precautions and infection prevention
• Hygiene standards, handwashing, sanitation
  
• Preventing spread of communicable diseases
  
• Recognizing common childhood illnesses
• Managing injuries, emergencies, and reporting

Week 3 — Child Nutrition and Food Safety Practices

• Principles of child nutrition and healthy eating
• Nutritional needs of infants and young children
• Planning and serving nutritious meals and snacks
• Food safety, storage, and handling procedures
• Food allergies and culturally responsive nutrition

Week 4 — Health & Safety Policies, Child Protection

• Developing health and safety policies
  
• BC childcare licensing requirements
• Child protection responsibilities and duty to report
• Collaboration with families and health professionals
• Summative assessment

Program Format
This course is delivered fully online through Moodle, Winston College’s learning management system, using an asynchronous format. You’ll work through pre-recorded lectures, structured weekly modules, discussion forums, assignments, and instructor-guided assessments — following a set curriculum with weekly milestones from start to finish. Studying online means you can fit coursework around your existing schedule, not that you’re left to learn on your own: an instructor provides feedback and guidance throughout the 4 weeks.

Completion requirement: Students must achieve a minimum overall grade of 60% and complete all required assessments to successfully complete the course.
Technology requirements: a computer or laptop, reliable internet connection, webcam and microphone, access to the Learning Management System, and PDF reader/word processing software.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of this course may support students in pursuing entry-level opportunities related to early learning and child care, subject to applicable provincial certification and employment requirements. Potential career and employment settings may include:

• Early Childhood Educator Assistant (ECEA)
• Child Care Assistant
• Early Learning & Child Care Support Roles
• Licensed Child Care Facilities
• Preschools & Early Learning Programs

For detailed information, please contact our Admissions Officer
admission@winstoncollege.com or call +1-604-357-8022.