Health, Nutrition, and Food Sanitation in Early Childhood Education Programs Certificate of Achievement

The Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement is an entry level CTE program. The Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement is the initial level for ECE settings. It serves as an indicator for the student’s academic Child Development Portfolio that they have achieved a level of proficiency to work as an associate teacher in a (private or public) ECE setting. Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to utilize a variety of practices and resources to promote individual development, meaningful learning and social cooperation. Also, the student will critically investigate, interpret and analyze results of the strengths and weaknesses of multiple assessment methodologies and know how to use them effectively. Utilize a variety of methods, they systematically observe, monitor, and document children’s activities and behavior, analyzing, communicating, and using the information they decide would improve their work with children, parents, and others. After finishing this certificate, student can apply for their Associate Teacher’s permit that requires 50+ days of three hours and more per day of experience. Lastly, student is required to have a Live Scan and TB test to work with children at a school setting.

To complete the Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement, students must complete all the program course requirements. It is recommended that students consult with the Counseling Office to develop a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Enrollment Year	Enrollment Numbers	Completer  Year	Completer Numbers
2023	50	2023	0
2024	55	2024	45
2025	60	2025	50

West Los Angeles College’s Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. The goal of this program is to prepare students to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting that also has school-age children. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for school-age programs.

West Los Angeles College’s Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement  is a CTE program that responds to the growing demands of highly skilled early childhood educators. This program is a workforce preparation program and prepares students  to work successfully as a member of an Early Childhood Education (ECE) setting. The objective of the program is for students to obtain employment in the public and private schools, as there is a great demand for preschool teachers.

The Health, Nutrition and Food Sanitation Certificate of Achievement: Requirement Courses

CD 1	Child Growth and Development	3	Year 1-Fall
CD 10	Health, Safety, and Nutrition	3	Year 1- Fall
CD 11	Child, Family, and Community	3	Year 1-Winter Session
FCS 21	Nutrition	3	Year 1-Spring
Health 11ORHealth 12	Principles of Healthy LivingORSafety Education and First Aid	3	Year 1- Spring
CD 172	Introduction to Child Development Careers	1	Year 1-Fall
	TOTAL UNITS	16

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

Child Development/ Early Childhood Education/Education

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