Medication in Child Care

In this course, participants will learn medication best practices in early care and education including receiving, documenting, storage, and disposal. They will learn about NC Child Care regulations, types of medication, and the forms that are required to be completed before giving medication. They will also learn how to recognize, respond to, and report a medication error. This training does not prepare participants to give medication to children. Additional in-depth, in-person, skills-based training should be undertaken by early educators who will be responsible for giving medication to children. (Training created by NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, 2017.)

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April 28, 2022 – (Virtual) Medication in Child Care – REGISTER NOW

Fire Safety

This course presents strategies and practices for promoting fire safety in the early care and education environment. Course participants will learn about the dangers of fire in school along with recommendations for evacuation policies and procedures, maintaining a safe environment, and teaching young children about fire safety. Center Director and at least one other staff member within each facility are required to obtain this training.

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May 17, 2022 – (Virtual) Fire Safety – REGISTER NOW

ITS SIDS

Despite progress over the last ten years, SIDS remains the leading cause of death among U.S. infants between one month and one year of age. As a result of participating in this course, participants should be able to define SIDS, identify SIDS as the leading cause of death of infants between one month and one year of age, identify sleep environment dangers, identify the connection between child care and SIDS, identify healthy infant motor development in back sleeping infants, identify SIDS risk reduction recommendations, and more.

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May 24, 2022 – (In-Person) ITS SIDS – REGISTER NOW

June 7, 2022 – (In-Person) ITS SIDS – REGISTER NOW

Early Brain Development & Self-Regulation

During the first five years, a child’s brain develops at an astounding rate more than any other time in life. This training explores how the brain develops from birth to five, with particular attention to the development of connections between the emotional and thinking centers of the brain and the role of early interactions and experiences. Join us to explore how early life experiences affect the development of self-regulation skills for young children.

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May 25, 2022 – (Virtual) Early Brain Development & Self-Regulation – REGISTER NOW

Seizures in Child Care

In this course, participants will understand and recognize seizures, learn strategies for including a child with seizures in early care and education, and identify community resources and support. Participants will learn different types of seizures and common triggers, how to understand a seizure action plan, care team members who support children with seizures, steps of seizure first aid, and how to administer emergency medications including diazepam rectal gel. (Training created by NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, 2018.)

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May 26, 2022 – (Virtual) Seizures in Child Care – REGISTER NOW

Be Active Kids

Be Active Kids is an innovative, interactive nutrition, physical activity, and food safety curriculum for children ages 0-5. The goal of the program is to give your children the tools they need to develop positive physical activity and nutrition habits for a lifetime of good health. Be Active Kids uses colorful characters, interactive hands-on lessons and bright visuals to teach children that physical activity, healthy eating and food safety can be fun. Be Active Kids will send out a bag of ‘goodies’ for those who complete the 2 surveys after this training. 

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June 9, 2022 – (Virtual) Be Active Kids – REGISTER NOW  

Temperaments of Infants & Toddlers

In this course, participants will gain a better understanding of why temperament is an essential tool for infant and toddler teachers. Children have temperament-related characteristics that influence how they experience the environment, interact with others and how adults perceive and respond to each child. This training explores the different temperaments of infants and toddlers and how teachers can respond effectively to meet the needs of the children in their care. Teachers will discuss how their temperament and a child might influence the relationships in group care. Participants will also explore the meaning of “goodness of fit” between the child’s temperament and the style of care provided by the caregiver.

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June 14, 2022 – (In-Person) Temperaments of Infants & Toddlers – REGISTER NOW  

Children with Special Health Care Needs (Module 2: Allergies, Anaphylaxis, & Emergency Treatment in Child Care)

Developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, this course covers information about children with special health care needs, ADA inclusion requirements, care teams for children with special health care needs, the role of the CCHC, required documentation for children with special health care needs and for handling medical emergencies at the child care facility. Module 2: Allergies and Anaphylaxis will cover allergies, anaphylaxis and emergency treatment in child care. Participants will learn about allergies and common allergens, how to reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce exposure to allergens, to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, become familiar with proper storage and use of epinephrine auto-injectors, how to follow emergency follow up procedures and about required documentation.

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June 16, 2022 – (Virtual) Children with Special Health Care Needs – REGISTER NOW

Infectious Disease Control & Prevention Including Immunizations

In this course, participants will learn about infectious disease and how it is spread. They will be taught how to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases. They will also learn the importance of immunizations, proper hygiene and sanitation routines, how to recognize ill children, and when to exclude children from care. (Training created by NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, 2017.)

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June 23, 2022 – (Virtual) Infectious Disease Control & Prevention – Register Now

Emergency Preparedness & Response (EPR) in Child Care

North Carolina Child Care Rules require that all family child care home operators and one staff person per child care center complete the EPR training. The session will last approximately two hours and covers planning and preparing for emergencies in early care and education settings. It includes an overview and an introduction to the online EPR Plan template and covers questions about the assignment, practicing, responding and recovery related to emergencies.

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July 12, 2022 – (In-Person) EPR – Register Now

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