Health Care Perspectives for Teachers - EDU 569I 2012 93

3.0 Semester Units

This multifaceted class fulfills the requirements for the Clear Credential for health in the State of California. The class is designed to help the classroom teacher understand the health needs of children including their physical, psychological and social needs. Participants will learn valuable resources for their students and families, as well as school health and the law. CPR and First Aid certification will be offered; if you have them, you will still need to attend class, as the subject matter is part of the curriculum. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS COURSE IS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR OUT OF STATE TEACHERS.

This course is a scheduled online course led by an instructor.  Taking an online class is convenient, fun and allows you to structure your learning to your own learning style.  Take the time you need to read, ponder, and compose responses.  Dress as you like.  You can work any time, 24/7, at your convenience.  No driving.  No parking.  Online learning is a great way to add time to your life!

• Assignments organized in weekly sections.
• You can go online when convenient for you during each week.
• Classes taught by professionals experienced in the Education field.
• You can be away from home as long as you can log onto the Internet.
• Excellent interaction with instructor and other teachers in your class.
  

Technical requirements:

• Browser Check

• PC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Internet Explorer 8
• MAC:  Firefox 3.6, 3.5; Safari 4.0
• Firefox is preferred browser
• Most current browser information here:
  http://kb.blackboard.com/pages/viewpage.action?pageId=51414180
• Link to Any Plug-ins/Downloads if necessary
• Student help with Blackboard:
  http://ondemand.blackboard.com/students.htm

The required text for this course is:

• Health and Wellness by Gordon Edlin and Eric Golanty, 10th Edition; available at your local bookstore or at online sites, such as Amazon.com.

REFUND POLICY - Refund/transfer requests should be done by emailing Cyndi Thomas directly at cynthiat@sandiego.edu. Refund requests will be honored if the request is made before midnight on the fourth day of class.  Tuition refunds will be less a $25 processing fee.  No refunds and/or transfers will be issued after this deadline for any reason.  (This refund policy supersedes the policy listed below.)