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Course description:
To meet state and federal requirements of the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), all child care providers must successfully complete a basic health and safety training. This comprehensive course ensures that providers are equipped with essential knowledge and skills to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children in their care.
Key topics covered in this training include:
- Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Safe Sleeping Practices
- Administration of Medication
- Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
- Precautions in Transporting Children
- Asthma and Food Allergy Emergencies
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials
- Supervision
- Breastfeeding Awareness
- Developmental Screening
*Maryland Providers*
This course fulfills the required Basic Health and Safety Training for all staff, substitutes, and adults responsible for the care and safety of children in a licensed child care program.
This course has been approved by MSDE Early Childhood Division, approval number CKO-380. Subject Area 3 HSN.
If it has been more than one year since you have completed an approved Basic Health and Safety training, you will need to complete MSDE's 90-minute annual online update. This training can be found on the MSDE website or by clicking here.
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Primary Teacher:
Susan Lichtman
Secondary Teacher:
Colleen Hinson
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Address:
Online Zoom, ZOOM Classroom,
Notes:
Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. EST/5:30 - 8:30 p.m. CST
ZOOM PROTOCOLS
Students are asked to be present with their cameras on and have audio accessible.
Mics will stay on mute unless prompted to speak.
An electronic device with Google Chrome installed, preferably a laptop or desk computer
Working camera, microphone, and speakers
TECH SUPPORT
If you have any technical difficulties, support is available 30 minutes before class starts time and 15 minutes after class starts. You may text or call (301)237-1414.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that a minimum of 5 students are required for the class to proceed. Additional options are given to students when class enrollment is not met.
No refunds are given for missed classes
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