10-Hour Basic Health and Safety - online

1. Identify appropriate methods for supervision at all times.
2. Describe various emergency situations and the proper procedures to address them.
3. Explain when to report child abuse
4. Give examples of strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS/SUIDS in infants.
5. Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
6. Identify vehicle safety hazards that pose a major threat to children.
7. Explain the possible causes and results of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
8. Identify Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development.
9. Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
10. Identify appropriate practices communicable diseases/illnesses and immunizations and their schedules in child care setting
11. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
12. Describe what and how to respond to the following emergency situations: loss of water, serious injury, loss/death of child, etc.
13. Distinguish appropriate indoor safety concerns
14. Distinguish appropriate outdoor safety concerns
15. Identify the implications of the childcare professional in promoting sound health and safety principles in the child care environment

Criteria to earn CEUs:

Certificates are awarded when the following criteria have been met by the learner:

1. Class has been paid in full
2. All material has been reviewed
3. All review questions and final test have been completed with a passing score of 80% or higher.

Learning Assessment Method:

Learners will be assessed through questions after every section is completed. Learners will not be allowed to proceed to the next section of the training until all questions have been answered correctly. Learners will be presented with a final test composed of true/false and multiple choice questions. Upon successful completion of the training, learners will receive their certificate by email.

Learning Methodology:

Online material will be presented in the form of slides, accompanied with speech. Videos will be used to demonstrate ideas and concepts. Charts and tables will be used for illustration.

Logistics/Required Technology:

A stable internet connection is required for the completion of this course. Users are highly encouraged to take their online course on Google Chrome on either a laptop or desktop computer. Speakers and/or headphones are also required to hear speech.

Payment Policy:

Payments need to be made in full. No refunds will be issued after starting the class.

Proprietary or conflict of interest disclosure:

Unless otherwise stated in the course description none of H & H subject matter experts and editor has any conflict or proprietary interests related to the material they prepared in this course.

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No prerequisites are required for the completion of this course.