MODULES OF INSTRUCTION

UNIT OF COMPETENCY: PROVIDE CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN

MODULE TITLE: PROVIDING CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN

MODULE DESCRIPTOR: This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes
required to provide care and support to children from 3-12
years old.

NOMINAL DURATION: 60 HOURS

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the students / trainees will be able to:

LO1: Explain the importance of instilling personal hygiene practices to children

LO2: Maintain children’s paraphernalia

LO3: Prepare children

LO4: Prepare and introduce adequate nutrition and semi-solid food

LO5: Prepare infant/toddlers crib

LEARNING OUTCOME 1 Explain the concepts and principles of

caring, growth, and development of
infants/toddlers

CONTENTS:
1. Definition of growth and development
2. Difference/comparison between growth and development
3. Milestones of growth and development (physical/motor and sensory)
4. Basic infant care
 5. The dependent nature of infants and toddlers
6. Communication, creative and interpersonal skills
7. Empathy and ability to establish bonding with infant and toddler

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Defined growth and development
2. Recognized the difference between growth and development
3. Stated the normal milestones of growth and development of infants/toddlers in
chronological order
4. Recognized delayed or abnormal aspects of growth and development
5. Discussed the dependent nature of infants and toddlers
6. Enumerated basic infant care procedures
7. Exposed infants and toddlers to family members, relatives, and playmates for
communication and interaction purposes
8. Provided infants/toddlers with manipulative or creative toys and games as needed
Gave infants and toddlers exercise or activities as required

CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. CBLM
2. Computer laboratory with Internet access
3. Fully equipped classroom conducive for learning and other activities

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Written test
2. Interview

Learning Outcome 1: Explain the concepts and principles of caring, growth, and
development of infants/toddlers

Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information sheet 1.1-1: Growth and Please don’t hesitate to refer to your trainer
Development: Definition, Difference and for further discussion on the information
Comparison, and Milestones of Growth and sheets
Development
Answer Self-check 1.1-1 Compare answer to answer keys. You should
be able to get all items correctly. If not, read
information sheet again, and answer
afterwards.

Read Information sheet 1.1-2: Basic Infant

Care

Answer Self-check 1.1-2

Perform Task Sheet 1.1-2: Methods of Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
carrying the baby be guided

Read Information sheet 1.1-3: The

Dependent Nature of Infants and Toddlers

Read Information sheet 1.1-4: Enhancing

Physical, Social, Intellectual, Creative, and
Emotional Development

Answer Self-check 1.1-4

LEARNING OUTCOME 2 Prepare infants/toddlers for taking vital

signs, bathing, and dressing

CONTENTS:
1. The tools and equipment
1.1 bathing paraphernalia
1.2 baby’s layettes
1.3 thermometer
1.4 thermometer tray
1.5 infant’s/toddler’s toys
1.6 appropriate dress
1.7 bassinet
2. Signs and Symptoms of distressed infants and toddlers
2.1 crying
2.2 appearing withdrawn
2.3 squirming
 2.4 lack of eye contact
2.5 sleeping difficulties
2.6 whining
2.7 not playing or not playing creatively
2.8 repetitive display of trauma
2.9 aggression
2.10 regression
2.11 speech difficulties
2.12 toilet training difficulties
2.13 nervous tics
2.14 hunger
2.15 tiredness
2.16 discomfort
2.17 fear
2.18 anxiety
2.19 boredom
2.20 clinging behavior
3. Appropriate methods or activity
3.1 imitating baby’s vocalizations
3.2 talking
3.3 singing
3.4 laughing
3.5 rhymes
3.6 finger games
3.7 holding
3.8 dancing
3.9 gentle bouncing
3. 10 substituting activities
3.11 playing
3.12 distraction of an activity
3.13 cuddles, comfort
3.14 listening, talking with infant or toddler quietly
3.15 use of transition object
4. Non- verbal cues
4.1 cues to indicate distress
4.2 response to an interesting activity
4.3 smiling
4.4 cues that express a desire to engage in an activity of interaction
5. Comforters
5.1 special toys
5.2 blankets
5.3 dummies
6. Pre-procedure for bathing and dressing
7. Procedure for obtaining infant and toddler vital signs
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Prepared tools and equipment according to the need of infant/toddler
2. Responded to distressed infants/toddlers based on appropriate methods, activity
and non-verbal cues
3. Picked up and cuddled infants and toddlers according to procedure
4. Checked vital signs based on institutional standards
5. Checked water quality and temperature as per requirement
6. Made comforters available to infant and toddler when needed

CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. CBLM
2. Computer laboratory with Internet access
3. Fully equipped classroom/practical work area conducive for learning and other
activities
4. MATERIALS AND TOOLS
 bathing paraphernalia
 baby’s layettes
 Thermometer
 thermometer tray
 infant’s/toddler’s toys
 appropriate dress
 stethoscope
 cotton and alcohol
 blankets
 baby bottles/pacifier
5. EQUIPMENT
 bassinet/crib
 baby bath tub
 infant dummy

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Written test
2. Interview
3. Demonstration with oral questioning

Learning Outcome 2: Prepare infants/toddlers for taking vital signs, bathing, and dressing
 Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information sheet 1.2-1: Tools and Please don’t hesitate to refer to your trainer
equipment used in caring for baby for further discussion on the information
sheets

Answer Self-Check 1.2-1 Compare answers to answer key. You should

be able to get all answers correctly. If not, go
back to the information sheet and try to
answer again

Read Information sheet 1.2-2: Distress Signs

of Infants and Toddlers; Appropriate
methods and activities to address distress
signs; and Non-Verbal Cues

Answer Self-Check 1.2-2

Perform Task Sheet 1.2-2: Responding Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
effectively to distress signs of infants and be guided
toddlers

Read Information sheet 1.2-3: Comforters

Answer Self-Check 1.2-3

Read Information sheet 1.2-4: Procedures

on bathing and dressing, and taking the vital
signs

Answer Self-Check 1.2-4

Perform Job Sheet 1.2-4: Taking the Vital Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
Signs, and Bathing and Dressing be guided
infant/toddler
LEARNING OUTCOME 3 Clean, sterilize feeding bottles and prepare
milk formula

CONTENTS:
1. Types of feeding bottles
2. Tools and materials for cleaning and sterilizing
2.1 feeding bottles
2.2 bottle brush
2.3 liquid soap
2.4 sterilizer (pot, or electric, or for microwaves)
2.5 stove or microwave
2.6 tongs
2.7 timer, watch or clock
2.8 small towel or cloth
2.9 storage for clean bottles
2.10 tap water
3. Procedure for cleaning and sterilizing baby bottles
4. Breastfeeding importance and procedures
5. Types of milk for infants and toddlers
6. Procedures for preparing milk formula
7. Normal prescription of milk appropriate to child’s age
8. Basic measurement techniques

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Identified cleaning and sterilizing materials/tools
2. Cleaned and sterilized infants and toddlers’ feeding bottles as needed
3. Prepared the prescribed milk formula

CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. CBLM
2. Computer laboratory with Internet access
3. Fully equipped classroom/practical work area conducive for learning and other
activities
4. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS:
 feeding bottles
 bottle brush
 liquid soap
 small towel or cloth
 tap water
 milk formula
5. EQUIPMENT
  sterilizer (pot, or electric, or for microwaves)
 stove or microwave
 tongs
 timer, watch or clock
 storage for clean bottles

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Written test
2. Demonstration with oral questioning

Learning Outcome 3: Clean, sterilize feeding bottles and Prepare milk formula

Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information sheet 1.3-1: Breastfeeding Please don’t hesitate to refer to your trainer
for further discussion on the information
sheets

Answer Self-check 1.3-1 Compare answer to answer keys. You should

be able to get all items correctly. If not, read
information sheet again, and answer
afterwards.

Perform Task Sheet 1.3-1: Breastfeeding the Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
Baby be guided.

Read Information sheet 1.3-2: Feeding

Infant Formula

Answer Self-check 1.3-2

Perform Job Sheet 1.3-2: Sterilizing bottles, Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklists
Preparing milk formula, Feeding and Burping to be guided.

LEARNING OUTCOME 4 Prepare and introduce adequate nutrition

and semi-solid food
CONTENTS:
1. Infant/toddler diet
i. daily dietary requirement guide for infants and toddlers
ii. food pyramid for infants and toddlers
2. Table etiquette
3. Procedures in feeding
4. Hand washing procedures

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Identified appropriate food for infant and toddlers as prescribed
2. Ensured tools, materials and equipment used for making infant and toddlers’ food
are clean and functional
3. Ensured that personal hygiene practices are undertaken prior to food preparation
4. Adequately prepared food as prescribed
5. Demonstrated ability to determine the nutrients present in food per serving

CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. CBLM
2. Computer laboratory with Internet access
3. Fully equipped classroom/practical work area conducive for learning and other
activities
4. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
 Feeding utensils (plastic cups, spoons, bowls/plates,
 Appropriate food, water
 Bibs
5. EQUIPMENT
 High chair
 Tables
 Equipment for food preparation (knives, etc.)

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Written test
2. Demonstration with oral questioning
 Learning Outcome 4: Prepare and Introduce adequate nutrition and semi-solid food

Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information sheet 1.4-1: Please don’t hesitate to refer to your trainer
Infant/Toddler Diet for further discussion on the information
sheets

Answer Self-Check 1.4-1 Compare answers to answer key. You should

be able to get all items correctly. If not, go
back to the information sheet, and answer
again afterwards

Perform Task Sheet 1.4-1: Menu Preparation Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
for Toddler be guided

Read Information sheet 1.4-2: Table

Etiquette for Toddlers

Read Information sheet 1.4-3: Procedures in

Feeding

Perform Task Sheet 1.4-3: Feeding the Refer to the Performance Criteria Checklist to
Toddler be guided

LEARNING OUTCOME 5 Prepare Infant/Toddlers’ Crib

CONTENTS:
1. Sleep and Rest
1.1 from crib to bed
1.2 bedtime routines
1.3 bedtime conflicts
1.4 nighttime fear
1.5 fear of monsters
1.6 sleep patterns at different age levels
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Prepared crib based on procedure
2. Put infants and toddlers to sleep based on procedures

CONDITION:
Students/trainees must be provided with the following:
1. Computer laboratory with Internet access
2. Fully equipped classroom/practical work area conducive for learning and other
activities
3. CBLM
4. SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
 Appropriate dress
 Layette
5. EQUIPMENT
 Crib
 Bassinet

ASSESSMENT METHOD:
1. Written test
2. Oral questioning

Learning Outcome 5: Prepare infant/toddlers’ crib

Learning Activities Special Instruction

Read Information sheet 1.5-1: Conditioning Please don’t hesitate to refer to your trainer
Baby to fall asleep for further discussion on the information
sheets

Answer Self-Check 1.5-1 Compare answers to answer key. You should

be able to get all items correctly. If not, go
back to the information sheet, and answer
again afterwards
Sector :
Qualification Title : CAREGIVING NC II
Unit of Competency : RESPOND TO EMERGENCY
Module Title : RESPONDING TO EMERGENCY

Learning Outcomes:
LO1. Implement procedure for infection control
LO2. Recognize and respond signs of potential illness
LO3. Respond to emergencies and accident
LO4. Administer medication within guidelines
LO5. Respond to threats and situation of danger
A. INTRODUCTION
This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to respond to emergencies which
includes various aspects of disease control, prevention and emergency measures that can be
administered effectively
B. LEARNING ACTIVITIES