Physical Safety: Creating Safe Spaces for Children (10 hrs)

Physical Safety: Creating Safe Spaces for Children

Throughout this course, we will explore how to identify potential hazards, implement safety measures, and foster a culture of safety awareness among both staff and children. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a physically safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow with peace of mind. (10 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Maintaining a Safe Physical Setting
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Scenario: A Model of Safety and Security
  FREE PREVIEW
3. Resources for Parents and Educators
4. Chapter 1 Review Questions
5. Chapter 1 Discussion
1. Safe Child Care Settings
2. Monitoring for Safety
3. Ratios and Supervision
4. Alertness and Attentiveness
5. Enrollment Process and Updates
6. Chapter 2 Review Questions
7. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Preventing Choking, Suffocations, and Strangulation
2. Signs of Choking and Suffocation
3. Reducing the Risks
4. Common Objects that Children put in their Mouths
5. Educating Children about Choking Dangers
6. Resources for Parents and Educators
7. Chapter 3 Review Questions
8. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
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 Questions
1. What Is SIDS?
2. SIDS Risk Factors
3. Safe Sleep
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 5 Review Questions
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Questions
1. Teaching Children about Safety
2. Creating and Reinforcing Safety Rules
3. Tips for Creating Safety Rules
4. Teaching Safety Content
5. Safe Use of Riding Toys
6. Activities to Teach Children about Safety
7. Chapter 6 Review Questions
8. Chapter 6 Discussion
1. Pedestrian Safety
2. Scenario: A Day at the Park
3. Safety for Group Walks with Children
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 7 Review Questions
6. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Questions
1. Transporting Children
2. Field Trip Safety
3. Car Seats
4. School Bus Passenger Safety
5. School Bus Safety Measures for Children
6. Resources for Parents and Educators
7. Chapter 8 Review Questions
8. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Questions
1. Water Safety and Drowning Prevention
2. Water Safety Precautions
3. Water Emergency Response
4. Teach Children About Drowning Prevention
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 9 Review Questions
7. Chapter 9 Open-Ended 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
6. Chapter 10 Open-Ended Questions
1. Preventing Poisoning
2. Common Causes
3. Be Prepared for Emergencies
4. Empowering Children and Staff
5. Resources for Parents and Educators
6. Chapter 11 Review Questions
1. Fire Safety in Child Care Settings
2. Scenario: Fire Drill
3. Make Learning Fire Safety Fun
4. Resources for Parents and Educators
5. Chapter 12 Review Questions
6. Chapter 12 Discussion
1. Responding to Injuries and Emergencies
2. Scenario: Injury
3. Recognizing Escalated Emergencies
4. First-Aid Kits
5. Incident Reporting
6. Developing Emergency Plans
7. Be Prepared
8. Engaging Parents in Safety Practices
9. Resources for Parents and Educators
10. Chapter 13 Review Questions
1. Course Summary
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$85.00
10 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Mixed-Age

Physical Safety: Creating Safe Spaces for Children

Course curriculum

Getting Started

Before we begin...

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

Wrapping It Up

About this course