Courses listed in the Child Development category provide students with a basis of knowledge regarding health, safety and nutrition. These course satisfy Maryland core knowledge requirements by covering the following key topics:
- Health practices
- Safety management practices
- Illness and injury prevention and emergency preparedness
- Nutrition for all children and youth
- Health record keeping and policy considerations
- Identification and reporting of abuse, neglect and injurious treatment
- Sanitation practices and procedures
- Appropriate supervision of all children and youth at all times.