Subject
Subject: Technological Education
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Learn about people’s changing needs as they grow from childhood to old age. Study the processes of disease and factors contributing to health and well-being in early and later life. Preview Course
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Grade: 12
Credits:1.0
Type: College Preparation
Language of Study: English
Prerequisites:
None
Course description: Learn about people’s changing needs as they grow from childhood to old age. Study the processes of disease and factors contributing to health and well-being in early and later life. Preview Course
Course fees are partially subsidized for most Ontario residents. The administrative fee covers the cost for us to process your application.
Interested in taking this course?
- If you are a student already enrolled in an Ontario High School, please contact your school about taking courses with TVO ILC.
- If your goal is to earn a high school diploma or if you are a homeschool student, an academic assessment of your application must be done before choosing courses, please visit Apply Now to start your application.
Course Overview
In this course, you will examine the stages of child development and the aging process. You will study the processes of disease and factors contributing to health and well-being in early and later life, and will develop skills required to meet the needs of children and older adults (care skills). You will also learn about legislation governing the care of children and older adults; evaluate social and recreational activities, programs, and services for improving quality of life; and develop an awareness of health and safety issues, environmental and social issues, and career opportunities related to child care and gerontology.
Course Syllabus
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
This course is designed for independent study. Our courses are routinely reviewed for errors and adherence to AODA accessibility standards. We appreciate your patience as we work towards delivering high-quality digital learning for all.
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20 Lessons
1.1
Child development theories
1.1
Child development theories
1.2
Child safety is in your hands
1.2
Child safety is in your hands
1.3
Healthy children facing extinction?
1.3
Healthy children facing extinction?
1.4
Community health programs
1.4
Community health programs
1.5
Child abuse
1.5
Child abuse
2.1
You are what you eat
2.1
You are what you eat
2.2
Play and its effects on children
2.2
Play and its effects on children
2.3
Taking care of a child
2.3
Taking care of a child
2.4
Getting moving: Fitness and accessibility
2.4
Getting moving: Fitness and accessibility
2.5
Becoming certified to work with children
2.5
Becoming certified to work with children
3.1
Facts and myths about aging
3.1
Facts and myths about aging
3.2
Death and dying
3.2
Death and dying
3.3
Healthy aging
3.3
Healthy aging
3.4
Programs, services, and products
3.4
Programs, services, and products
3.5
Elder abuse
3.5
Elder abuse
4.1
Healthy food for seniors
4.1
Healthy food for seniors
4.2
The art of communication
4.2
The art of communication
4.3
Demonstrating skills and care
4.3
Demonstrating skills and care
4.4
Planning and communicating
4.4
Planning and communicating
4.5
Products and careers to amaze you!
4.5
Products and careers to amaze you!