Health Services Essentials

The Health Services Essentials course supports health staff in developing the fundamental knowledge they need to meet the expectations of the Head Start Program Performance Standards, and support children and families on their path to a healthy future. This course covers requirements in physical/oral health, mental health, nutrition, disabilities, safety, and staff wellness. Learners walk away with concrete suggestions on how to provide well-child checks, vision and hearing screenings, dental exams, and more. They also develop an understanding on how to support others in their role and to train teachers in supporting child safety and development through daily health checks, acute care, and classroom safety checks. This course aligns with: ✓ The Office of Head Start's 1302 Subpart D—Health Program Services requirements.