Module 1 Texas Child-Care Pre-Service

Healthy Practices in Early Childhood Education (8 Hours)

Gain the essential knowledge and skills required to begin working in a Texas child-care center. This engaging online pre-service course is designed to help new child-care professionals understand healthy practices that support the safety, well-being, and development of young children.
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Course Topics Included

This course includes the following topics, as required for the pre-service training (Standard 746.1305):

Child Abuse and Neglect

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Safe Sleep/SIDS

Safe Environment

Burns and Fires

Choking and Suffocation

Risks of Falls

Water Safety

Transporting Children

Hazardous Materials and Biological Contaminants

Emergency Preparedness

Understanding the Spread of Disease

Transmission of Germs

Universal Precautions

Personal Protective Equipment and Disposing of Gloves

Disinfecting and Sanitizing

Immunizations

Administering Medications

Dental Care

Food Safety and Responding to Allergies

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Course Curriculum

Healthy Practices in Early Childhood Education (8 Hours)

1. Topic 1 Pre-Assessment
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1. Maintaining a Safe Physical Setting
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2. Safety in Child Care Encompasses Several Key Areas
3. Scenario: A Safety Check That Made a Difference
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 1 Review Questions
1. Safe Child Care Settings
2. Monitoring for Safety
3. Key Areas to Monitor for Safety
4. Ratios and Supervision
5. What Effective Supervision Looks Like
6. Alertness and Attentiveness
7. Special Considerations for Infants
8. Enrollment Process and Updates
9. Best Practices for Safe Release of Children
10. Chapter 2 Review Questions
11. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Preventing Choking Suffocation and Strangulation
2. Common Causes of Choking and Strangulation
3. Risks of Entrapment and Asphyxiation
4. Teaching Children Safe Habits
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 3 Review Questions
1. Serving Food in Child Care
2. Food Safety in the Child Care Setting
3. Food Handling
4. Educating Children About Food Safety
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 4 Review Questions
7. Chapter 4 Open-Ended Question
1. What Is SIDS?
2. SIDS Risk Factors
3. Safe Sleep
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
1. Teaching Children About Safety
2. Teaching Safety Content
3. Activities to Teach Children about Safety
4. Chapter 6 Review Questions
1. Pedestrian Safety
2. Crosswalk Awareness
3. Scenario: A Day at the Park
4. Safety for Group Walks with Children
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 7 Review Questions
1. Transporting Children
2. Field Trip Safety
3. Car Seats
4. School Bus Passenger Safety
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 8 Review Questions
1. Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
2. Water Safety Precautions
3. Teach Children About Drowning Prevention
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 9 Review Questions
1. Hazardous Materials and Biological Contaminants
2. Exposure to Lead
3. Exposure to Carbon Monoxide
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 10 Review Questions
1. Preventing Poisoning
2. Be Prepared for Emergencies
3. Empowering Children and Staff with Poison Strategies
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 11 Review Questions
1. Fire Safety in Child Care Settings
2. Fire Prevention and Emergency Preparedness
3. Scenario: Fire Drill
4. Make Learning Fire Safety Fun
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 12 Review Questions
1. Responding to Injuries and Emergencies
2. First Aid Kits
3. Incident Reporting
4. Developing Emergency Plans
5. Be Prepared
6. Planning for Adult Emergencies
7. Engaging Parents in Safety Practices
8. Resources for Parents and Educators
9. Chapter 13 Review Questions
1. Topic 1 Reflection
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2. End of Topic 1 Quiz
1. Topic 2 Pre-Assessment
1. Understanding and Managing Allergies
2. Introduction to Allergies
3. Allergy Symptoms
4. Chapter 14 Review Questions
1. Understanding Food Allergies
2. Food Allergy Anaphylaxis
3. Anaphylaxis in Infants and Toddlers
4. Allergies and Infants
5. Chapter 15 Review Questions
1. Understanding Common Food Allergens
2. Decoding Food Labels for Allergens
3. Preparing Allergen-Free Meals
4. Preventing Cross-Contamination
5. Chapter 16 Review Questions
1. Parents and Educators Collaborate
2. Educating Children About Their Own Allergies
3. Educating Other Children About Food Allergies
4. Raising Awareness About Food Allergies
5. Chapter 17 Review Questions
1. Understanding Environmental Allergies
2. Creating an Allergen-Free Environment
3. Dealing with Seasonal Allergies
4. Chapter 18 Review Questions
1. Allergy Emergency Management
2. First Aid for Allergic Reactions
3. When to Call for Emergency Help
4. Chapter 19 Review Questions
1. Communication and Documentation
2. Documenting Allergic Reactions
3. Secure Storage and Access to Medical Records
4. Creating an Allergy Action Plan
5. Understanding Legal Responsibilities
6. Ethical Considerations in Managing Allergies
7. Resources for Managing Allergies in Child Care
8. Chapter 20 Review Questions
9. Chapter 20 Open-Ended Question
1. End of Topic 2 Quiz
1. Topic 3 Pre-Assessment
1. The Crisis of Child Abuse and Neglect in America
2. The Lasting Cost to Society
3. The Long-Term Impact of Child Abuse and Neglect
4. Effects on Brain Development and Learning
5. The Cycle of Trauma
6. Chapter 21 Review Questions
1. Definition and Types of Child Abuse
2. Physical Abuse
3. Emotional Abuse
4. The Impact of Emotional Abuse
5. Sexual Abuse
6. The Impact of Child Sexual Abuse
7. Child Neglect
8. Recognizing the Signs of Child Neglect
9. Chapter 22 Review Questions
1. Abusive Head Trauma
2. Consequences of Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
3. Preventing Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
4. Strategies for Parents and Caregivers
5. Supporting Parents and Caregivers
6. Chapter 23 Review Questions
1. Responding to Suspected Abuse or Neglect
2. Reporting Procedures for Child Care Providers in Texas
3. Report What You Know About the Child and the Event
4. Report Even When in Doubt
5. Understanding Factors Influencing Child Abuse and Neglect
6. Factors for Perpetrating Child Abuse and Neglect
7. Protective Factors in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
8. Everyone Has a Role to play Prevention
9. Parents and Caregivers on Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
10. The Collective Responsibility in Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
11. Creating Safe and Supportive Learning Environments
12. Teaching Children about Personal Safety
13. Working with Families and Community Resources
1. End of Topic 3 Quiz
1. Topic 4 Pre-Assessment
1. Keeping Children Safe and Healthy Every Day
2. Too Ill?
3. Illness Exclusion Policies and Daily Health Observations
4. Understanding Communicable Diseases in Early Childhood Programs
5. Understanding How Communicable Diseases Spread
6. 4 Ways to Pass Germs
1. End of Topic 4 Quiz
1. Topic 5 Pre-Assessment
1. Medication Management
2. Safe Medication Administration in Early Childhood Programs
3. Key Points to Remember Regarding Administering Medication
4. Chapter 26 Review Questions
1. Handouts and Resources
2. Feedback Form

Module 1 Texas Child-Care Pre-Service

$44.00

Getting Started

Topic 1: Creating Safe Spaces for Children

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Topic 1: Wrapping Up

Topic 2: Allergy Management

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Topic 2: Wrapping Up

Topic 3: Child Abuse

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Topic 3: Wrapping Up

Topic 4: Controlling Communicable Diseases

Chapter 25

Topic 4: Wrapping Up

Topic 5: Administering Medication

Chapter 26

Conclusion of Module 1

Module 1 Texas Child-Care Pre-Service

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