Learn how to help others with BHC’s new Occupational Therapy Assistant program
Black Hawk College is launching a new Occupational Therapy Assistant program in Fall 2025. Students must apply by May 12, 2025.
College Credit Certificate inAssistant Teacher
Why Assistant Teaching
The Assistant Teacher Certificate is designed to prepare individuals to be teachers in a child care center and/or preschool setting. The certificate will provide 18 hours credit toward an A.A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education as well as the coursework to equal a Gateways Level 2 credential.
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East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
18
Careers In Assistant Teaching
- Preschool Teachers
- Kindergarten Teachers
- Elementary School Teachers
- Middle School Teachers
- Secondary School Teachers
Courses in Assistant Teaching
| CRN | Course Name | Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ECE 100 | Introduction to Early Childhood | 3 |
| ECE 200 | Growth and Development of Young Children | 3 |
| ECE 201 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 3 |
| ECE 203 | Curriculum for Early Childhood Programs | 3 |
| ECE 222 | Child, Family, Community | 3 |
| ECE 224 | Methods of Guiding Child Behavior | 3 |
Learning Objectives
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Identify knowledge of developmental theories and domains using research-based child development milestone indicators.
- Assess ECE environment for best practices in health and safety.
- Identify the role of the environment and importance of relationships in guiding children’s behavior.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the role and influence of families, culture, and communities in children’s development and learning.
- Demonstrate knowledge and application of professionalism in early childhood education as indicated by image, behavior and dispositions expected for Assistant Teachers.
- Demonstrate ability to connect child behavior to appropriate developmental domains.
- Describe classroom environmental considerations, developmentally appropriate materials, and interactions for various age groups.
Health and Human Services News
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Students and faculty members in the PTA, PN and Surg Tech programs recently participated in a new interprofessional collaboration student project.
BHC 5K Hustle raises $5,800 for PTA scholarships
The 2024 Black Hawk College 5K Hustle raised more than $5,800 to provide scholarships for students in the BHC Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program.
Contact
Quad-Cities Campus
309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000
East Campus
309-854-1724