New Early Childhood Orientation and Preservice Training
Topics include:
- Developmental Stages of Children
- Age Appropriate Activities for Children
- Positive Guidance and Discipline of Children
- Fostering Children's Self-Esteem
- Supervision and Safety Practices in the Care of Children
- Positive Interactions with Children
- Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Communicable Diseases
- Immunizations
- Recognizing and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome,
- Abusive Head Trauma
- Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome,
- Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development
- Prevention, Recognition, and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect
- Procedures to Follow in Handling Emergencies
- Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Locations and Use of Fire Extinguishers and First Aid Equipment
- Administering Medication
- Preventing and Responding to Emergencies Due to Food or an Allergic Reaction
- Building and Physical Premises Safety
- Vehicular Traffic - Precautions in Transporting Children
- Safe Swim Practices - Bodies of Water
- Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
