Course Details

Oklahoma Health and Safety Pre-Service Certificate

Course ID 71720

ChildCare Education Institute

(800) 499-9907

Description

The Oklahoma Health and Safety Pre-Service Certificate provides the basic health and safety practices to satisfy the state’s CCDBG pre-service training requirement. This program provides detailed recommendations for infectious disease control, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), medication administration, food allergies, building and physical premises safety, fire safety, Shaken Baby Syndrome, emergency preparedness and disaster planning, handling of storage of hazardous materials, and transportation safety.

16.00 Hours / 1.60 CEUs

Course Level

Formal

CEU Course

Course Category

Early Childhood

Formal Approved
Health and Safety
Emergency Preparedness
Prevention/Control of Infectious Disease (includes Immuniztions)
Prevention of SIDS and Safe Sleep
Administration of Medication - Parental Consent
Prevention and Response to Food and Allergic Reactions
Building and Physical Safety (Electrical, Water and Vehicular)
Prevention of Shaken Baby and Head Trauma
Handling and Storage of Hazardous materials
Precautions in Transporting Children

(16 Hours)

CDA Content Areas

Planning a safe, healthy, learning environment (16 Hours)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Head Start/Early Head Start

Public School Teachers

School Age

Infants (0-12 months)

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Elementary (K-3rd grade)

Goals and Objectives

* Identify recommended practices and guidelines for maintaining a hygienic child care environment
* Identify the signs of infectious disease in the child care setting
* Demonstrate understanding of the importance of vaccines and identify elements of recommended immunization policies for child care facilities.
* Identify prevention strategies and other issues associated with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Shaken Baby Syndrome
* Identify and demonstrate an understanding of recommended strategies and best practices for administering medication to children of various ages and abilities
* Identify recommended policies regarding food allergies in the child care environment
* Identify strategies for reducing or eliminating indoor and outdoor hazards in the child care setting
* Identify recommended practices for preventing poisoning by plants, chemicals, and other materials
* Identify strategies and practices for promoting fire safety in the early care and education environment.
* Identify recommended safe practices and policies for responding to various types of disasters and security threats, including tornadoes, storms, earthquakes, and terrorist
* Identify recommended policies and practices for promoting transportation and field trip safety

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.