16 Hour Texas Pre-Service - online course

1. Describe the steps teachers should take to identifying challenging behaviors.
2. Describe common myths and facts about safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
3. Explain appropriate crib guidelines for caregivers to ensure safe sleep for infants and young toddlers.
4. Explain the possible causes and results of traumatic brain injury in infants and young children.
5. Define resilience and identify ways it helps young children overcome toxic stressors.
6. Demonstrate understanding of appropriate interaction with infants and toddlers.
7. Identify strategies for providing appropriate care for infants and toddlers with chronic health issues
8. Identify recommended medical and immunization schedules for children birth through age three
9. Recognize the importance of a positive and respectful attitude in working with all children and their families.
10. Define social emotional development in young children
11. Identify strategies in promoting sound health and safety principles for in child care.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of approaches to learning
13. Identify theorists of guidance and discipline
14. Identify the different learning concepts related to block play.
15. Identify appropriate practices communicable diseases/illnesses and immunizations and their schedules in child care setting
16. Describe how materials, equipment, environment, and staff meet the individual needs for children
17. Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
18. Demonstrate an understanding of how ongoing preventive health and wellness care affects child development
19. Identify ways to interact respectfully and appropriately in a variety of cultural contexts
20. Give examples of strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS/SUIDS in infants.
21. Demonstrate an understanding of development in children 3-5 years of age and their learning styles.
22. Describe the importance of social emotional skill development in children entering kindergarten.
23. Distinguish appropriate indoor safety concerns
24. Distinguish appropriate outdoor safety concerns

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.