Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
Learn the proper procedures for medication administration in early childhood education and child care centers. This page covers authorization forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and valuable resources. Discover how to address various emergency situations and follow the correct procedures to ensure children's safety.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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- Describe various emergency situations and the proper procedures to address them.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the proper procedures for administering medication in the childcare setting.
- Describe procedures for communication and preparation during an emergency.
- Describe ways to maintain communication and ensure preparedness during emergencies
- Identify the benefits of field trips and the proper procedures for field trip planning.
- Define what is an emergency and the legal requirements for emergency preparedness for child care professionals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of proper food storage and preparation.
- Explain the different forms and documents needed in child care.
- Describe the role of a CDA home visitor and include examples of home visitors.
- Identify the appropriate forms and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect
- Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how promoting an integrated curriculum including field trips and community resources promotes development
- Describe how to effectively respond to emergency situations
- Demonstrate an understanding of Child Care Regulations forms and required documentation
- Describe the various forms of bullying
- Describe what and how to respond to the following emergency situations: loss of water, serious injury, loss/death of child, etc.
- Describe additional provisions to the emergency preparedness plan
- Describe ways administrators can observe and assess staff.
- Describe the types of emergency response and situations that warrant each response.
- Describe the components of an emergency preparedness plan for child care facilities
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