All child care professionals are responsible to keep the children in their care healthy and safe. Individuals who care for and teach children need to know how to 1) create safe spaces, 2) use safe practices with children, 3) develop and implement daily illness prevention and management strategies, and 4) plan to keep children safe if an emergency occurs. (6 hours)
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This six-hour module provides an overview of all required health and safety topics from the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).
- Safe spaces
- Transportation safety
- Handling and storage of hazardous materials
- Emergency preparedness
- Prevention and control of infectious disease
- Food and allergic reactions and how to respond
- Administration of medication
- Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma
- Safe sleep and SUIDS prevention
¡Disponsible en Español!: Básicos de Salud y Seguridad: Requisitos para Certificación
