Course Details

CDA: Child Development Associate Training I: Safety, Health, and Learning Environment

Course ID 57279

Moye, Laquesha

(716) 833-6362

Description

Based on the requirements for the Child Development Associate National Credential (CDA). This is part 1 of 4 for candidates who are working towards fulfilling the 120-hour CDA education requirement. Participants will learn how to maintain a safe child care environment, teach children about safety, promote wellness, prevent illness, teach children about good nutrition, and identify and report child abuse and maltreatment. Participants will also learn how to organize and properly use the physical space for learning environment. Child Development Associate Training I: Safety, Health, and Learning Environment Competency goals I and including 3 of the 13 functional areas of study. Topics on CDA overview, maintaining a safe physical setting, implementing emergency plans and promoting wellness overview.

30.00 Hours

Course Level

PDP Approved

Professional Development Session

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

OCFS Training Topics

(1) Principles of Childhood Development (5 Hours)
(2) Nutrition and Health (4 Hours)
(3) Child day care program development (4 Hours)
(4) Safety and security procedures (4 Hours)
(6) Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention (3 Hours)
(7) Statutes and regulations pertaining to child day care (3 Hours)
(8) Statutes and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment (5 Hours)
(9) Education and information on the identification, diagnosis and prevention of shaken baby syndrome (2 Hours)

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