Health and Safety Orientation - online

1. Explain when to report child abuse
2. Identify strategies for the prevention and control of infectious diseases (including immunization)
3. Identify important safety procedures when transporting children
4. Define shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
5. Identify safe practices in the prevention of and response to food and other allergies in the childcare environment.
6. Identify ways to handle hazards and bio-contaminants
7. Define strategies for the safe transportation of children.
8. Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
9. Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
10. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
11. Apply strategies caregivers can use to ensure safe sleeping habits and the prevention of SIDS in infants
12. Explain the signs and ways to prevent shaken baby syndrome.
13. Define Building and Physical Premises Safety.

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.