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EDAS143 Personal Care

(3.0 credits)

This course introduces the most common health conditions among children in primary and secondary education in Canada. It critically reflects on the role of the Education Assistant in assisting these children by promoting independence and inclusion, and by providing personal care.

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• Must be in the Education Assistant Program (EDAS1, EDAS2, or EDAS...X60)
• Other Prerequisites: Criminal Record Check Schedule B works with "children" or works with "children and vulnerable adults." Admission to the Early Education Assistant Certificate or Diploma Program or Human Services Advanced Professional Development Program.

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• 45

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Northern Lights College serves the communities of Northern British Columbia that are located on the territories of the Cree, Dene, Dunne-Za, Kaska, Saulteau, Tse’khene, Tahltan, and Tlingit. We also recognize Metis Nation BC members who live in this area of our beautiful province. We acknowledge our hosts and honour their gracious welcome to those seeking knowledge.