Child Care Technician

The Child Care Technician diploma is awarded when you complete the first three terms of the Early Childhood Associate (ECA) program. The Child Care Technician diploma option is also offered in an alternative evening format. This eight-term diploma option begins in the Fall term of odd-numbered years and the courses are scheduled two evenings a week. Courses are taught on the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) and are available to selected sites.

To learn more about this program contact Gina Buttikofer at 641.683.5317 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5317.

Course Schedule

Catalog Number	Course Name	Credits
Term I
CSC105	Computer Essentials	1
ECE143	PreK/K Curriculum I	3
	Total	4
Term II
ECE104	ECE Certification	0.5
ECE170	Child Growth and Development	3
HSC137	AHA First Aid	0.5
	Total	4
Term III
ECE158	Early Childhood Curriculum I	3
ENG105	Composition I	3
	Total	6
Term IV
ECE103	Introduction to Early Childhood Education	3
	Total	3
Term V
EDU235	Children's Literature	3
PSY111	Introduction to Psychology	3
	Total	6
Term VI
ECE159	Early Childhood Curriculum II	3
SPC112	Public Speaking	3
	Total	6
Term VII
ECE221	Infant/Toddler Care and Education	3
ECE263	EC Field Experience I *	1.5
	Total	4.5
Term VIII
ECE133	Child Health, Safety and Nutrition	3
ECE264	EC Field Experience II	1.5
	Total	4.5

*Prior to enrolling in the ECE Field Experience I, students must complete the following courses or have documentation of completion of the specified components:

ECE104 - ECE Certifications or documentation of 1) current CPR certification, 2) dependent adult/child abuse mandatory reporter certification, 3) universal precautions training
HSC137 - AHA First Aid or current First Aid certification