Health & Safety Requirements for Childcare Providers - online course

1. Describe infant/toddler nutritional needs.
2. Identify recommended medical and immunization schedules for children birth through age three
3. List the steps to complete a report on abuse and neglect.
4. List which professions are mandated reporters.
5. Identify the nutritional needs of children aged four and above.
6. Identify appropriate supervision practices for children during transportation and field trips.
7. Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of exclusion criteria in a child care setting.
9. Demonstrate Understanding of Meal Planning for young children.
10. Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
11. Identify resources addressing health, safety and nutrition topics (CPR, 911, CDC, WIC, Poison Control)
12. Demonstrate an understanding of proper food storage and preparation.
13. Identify practices for managing Illnesses, diseases, allergies, and medication in child care.
14. Identify safe practices with infants including SIDS, Abusive Head Trauma, and SBS.
15. Identify safety considerations for building, physical premises, and transportation and plan for emergency response.
16. Identify best practices when communicating with emergency personnel.
17. Describe the appropriate response for natural disasters and other events.

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.