Course Details

CCEI116A: Oral Health in Early Childhood

Course ID 71465

ChildCare Education Institute

(800) 499-9907

Description

This course addresses the importance of early and consistent oral health care for young children. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to identify the causes and characteristics of dental decay, as well as strategies for promoting good oral hygiene in the classroom and home environments.

1.00 Hours / 0.10 CEUs

Course Level

Informal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Direct Service Skills (1 Hour)

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Infant and Toddler

Head Start/Early Head Start

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

• Identify the characteristics of Dental Decay and Dental Caries
• Identify the reasons that it is important to pay attention to oral health
• Recognize the connection between bacteria, sugar, and tooth decay
• List the causes of tooth decay and methods to prevent tooth decay
• Identify classroom and home strategies that support oral health

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.