Tennessee 15-Hr Health and Safety Courses
The Child Care Development and Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization Act of 2014 requires states to develop a system of professional development to improve the knowledge and skills of the child care workforce. Training and professional development in Tennessee is to be conducted on an ongoing basis. Continuous development allows for the incorporation of knowledge of the state’s early learning developmental guidelines, Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) health and safety standards, and social/emotional behavior intervention models (which may include positive behavior intervention and support models).
The Tennessee Department of Human Services is pleased to offer a web-based Health & Safety program at no cost! This program will:
- Offer child development and 11 health and safety topics
- Incorporate the revised licensing rule
- Meet the requirements for the revised Child Care Licensing Unit licensing rule
- Be self-paced and can be completed at your convenience
- Meet the requirement for license-exempt child care enrollment through DHS
Below is a full outline listing the courses available to meet your state and federal requirements.
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Tennessee 15-Hr Health and Safety Courses |
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| 1. Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases | ||
| Infectious Disease Control: Kick Those Germs to the Curb! | ||
| 2. SIDS Prevention and Use of Safe Sleep Practices; Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Child Maltreatment | ||
| Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma | ||
| 3. Administration of Medication | ||
| Administering Medication in Child Care Settings | ||
| 4. Prevention/Response to Emergencies Due to Food and Allergic Reactions | ||
| Food Allergies: Recognizing Allergic Reactions and Meal Planning in the Child Care Setting | ||
| MyPlate: Helping Children Make Healthy Food Choices | 1 | |
| 5. Building and Physical Premises Safety | ||
| Building and Classroom Safety for Keeping Children Safe | ||
| Essentials of Outdoor Safety | ||
| Water Safety: Preventing Injury and Illness | ||
| 6. Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning | ||
| Emergency Preparedness: Better Safe Than Sorry! | ||
| Responding to Medical Emergencies | ||
| 7. Handling and Storage of Hazardous Materials and the Appropriate Disposal of Bio-contaminants | ||
| Building and Classroom Safety for Keeping Children Safe | ||
| 8. Transportation | ||
| Transportation Safety Basics | ||
| 9. Recognition and Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | ||
| Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse | ||
| 10. Nutrition and Physical Activity to Promote Child Development | ||
| Child Development: Milestones from Birth to Age 12 | ||
| MyPlate: Helping Children Make Healthy Food Choices | ||
