Medication Management

Medication in Child Care

Key Points to Medication Management

Topic 1: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Understanding the Spread of Disease

Spread of Illness

Discussion Topic

Transmission of Germs

Direct Contact Germs

Fecal-Oral Route Germs

Blood Contact Transmission

Topic 1: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Universal and Standard Precautions

Applying Universal and Standard Precautions

Proper Handwashing

Tips for Handwashing

Discussion Topic

Personal Protective Equipment

Discussion Topic

Topic 1: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Keeping Your Classroom Healthy

Guidelines for Cleaning

Keeping the Classroom Clean

Cleaning

What's the Difference?

Using Bleach-Water

Topic 1: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Universal and Standard Precautions: Immunizations

Topic 1: Chapter 7 Check for Understanding

Children with Special Needs

Weak Immune Systems

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Topic 1: Chapter 8 Check for Understanding

Assignment Handwashing Lesson Plan

Topic 1 Completion

Topic 1 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Topic 1: Healthy Learning Environments Quiz

Topic 2: Course Description

Topic 2: Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Environmental Health and Safety

Discussion Topic

Injuries in Child Care

Causes of Injuries

Safe or Unsafe

Topic 2: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Risk of Injury and Stages of Development

Discussion Topic

Hazards by Developmental Age (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Topic 2: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding

Safety Policies and Behavior Management

Examples of Safe Practices

Supervision

Liability

Supervision Worksheet

Safety Standards

Regular Safety Checks

Discussion Topic

Indoor Safety Scan

Outdoor Safety Scan

Hazards Worksheet (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Burns and Fire

Causes of Burns

Choking, Strangulation and Suffocation

Airway Obstruction

Choking Suffocation Hazards (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Falls

Falls and Modifying Equipment

Reduce Falls (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Poisoning

Poisoning Prevention

Identifying Poison Risks

Drowning

Water Emergency Response

Toy-Related Injuries

Seven Toy Dangers

Topic 2: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Emergency Procedures

Emergency Preparation

First Aid

Incident Log

Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness

Missing Child

Authorized Pick-Ups

After the Emergency

Topic 2: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Topic 2 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Topic 2 Completion

Topic 2: Environmental Safety Quiz

Topic 3: Course Description

Pre-Assessment (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Time to Play

Discussion Topic

Time and Space

Weather

Equipment and Safety

Topic 3: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Playground Safety Facts

Outdoor Spaces

Entrapments

Entanglements

Sharp Objects

Tripping Hazards

Fencing

Poisonous Plants

Lighting and Shade

Equipment

Swings

Ride on Toys

Guardrails

Merry-go-rounds

Playground Hazards

Number One Safety Measure

Guidelines for Surface Materials

Safe Surface Materials

Maintaining Equipment and Ground Cover

Discussion Topic

Creating Rules for the Playground

Supervising the Playground

Keeping Kids Safe Assignment

Playground Skills

Discussion Topic

Development and Outdoor Play

Play and Social Skills

Lesson Plan: End of the Rainbow Treasure Hunt

Worksheet: End of the Rainbow Treasure Hunt (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Response: End of the Rainbow Treasure Hunt

Lesson Plan: Nature Tummy Time

Worksheet: Nature Tummy Time

The Brain at Play

Risk vs. Hazard

Healthy Risk Taking

Risk vs Hazard Assignment

Assignment Outside Play Lesson Plan

Topic 3 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Topic 3 Completion

Topic 3: Playground Safety Quiz

Topic 4: Course Description

Topic 4: Pre-Assessment

Supporting Healthy Eating

Responsibilities of a Child Care Professional

Food Safety

Food Handling ​

Worksheet: Food Safety (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Response: Food Safety

Topic 4: Chapter 1 Check for Understanding

Learning about Nutrition

Tips to Encourage Good Attitudes and Eating Habits

Discussion Topic

More Tips

Beverages

Beverage Tips

Regulations Regarding Serving Milk

Topic 4: Chapter 2 Check for Understanding

Frequency of Meals and Snacks

Meals and Snacks

More about Menus and Variety

Vitamin C

Vitamin A

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Nutrition Guidelines

Special Dietary Concerns

Individual Health Plan - Child Care

Individual Health Plan - Family and Child

Topic 4: Chapter 3 Check for Understanding

Sample Menus

Worksheet: Menus (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Family Style Dining

Family Style Dining Tips

Topic 4: Chapter 4 Check for Understanding

Nutrition Education

Nutrition Education for Children

Exploring Nutrition

Nutrition Activities

Field Trips

Topic 4: Chapter 5 Check for Understanding

Developing Good Eating Habits with Children

Worksheet: Healthy Habits (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Teaching About Food Groups

Grains and Vegetables

Fruits and Dairy

Protein and Fats

Discussion Topic

The Scoop on Fats and Sugars

Children and Food

Desserts

Foods from Outside the Facility

Fundraising

Topic 4: Chapter 6 Check for Understanding

Assignment Weekly Menu

Topic 4 Reflection (Open-Ended Question to Be Reviewed by Trainer)

Topic 4 Completion

Topic 4: Healthy Meals for Young Children Quiz

Feedback Form: Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Early Childhood Program