Major: Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development at Mountain Empire Community College


The Career Studies Certificate in Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Development is part of the Child Care Provider/Assistant program at Mountain Empire Community College

This program is designed as an introduction to the field. It is designed to provide entry level skills documented by Virginia's Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals. These skills include health, safety and diet, child growth and development and proper child observation and assessment. Also working with families and community, learning settings, effective interactions, program management, teacher skills, and professional development are covered. This program provides the needed CPR training for young children desired by many job agencies.

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VCCS Plan Code:221-636-04
CIP Code:19.0709

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