Extension Foundation Online Campus
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Emergency Preparedness for Early Childhood Programs
Being prepared for emergencies can make a big difference as to whether or not the children in your care and the staff in your program remain safe. In this course, you will learn about the necessary steps a program should take to ensure preparedness in the event of an emergency, as well as effective strategies to communicate your emergency plan to children, parents and staff.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download
and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual
certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me". Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information: Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer II Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Wellness-Obesity, Nutrition and Physical Activity
Wellness-Obesity, Nutrition & Physical Activity is for Early Childhood Educators. This training focuses on lifelong wellness related to childhood obesity in the early childhood environment.
There are 7 sections in this module which must be successfully completed to receive the certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
If using an IPhone or Ipad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information:
Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
Credits:
Anne Lindsay, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist
Madeleine Sigman-Grant, Ph.D., R.D., Professor, Maternal and Child Health & Nutrition
Teresa Byington, Ph.D., Professor, Early Childhood Education
Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Early Childhood Education
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Signs and Symptoms of Illness (SOI) including Blood Borne Pathogens
Signs and Symptoms of Illness (SOI) including Blood Borne Pathogens: The Prevention and Control of Communicable Diseases in the Child Care Setting is for child care providers and early childhood educator.
This training discusses ways to recognize, prevent, and manage infectious diseases in early education and child care settings. Special precautions are discussed when handling bloodborne pathogens.
There are 8 Sections in this module which must be completed successfully to receive a certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me". Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
For technical support email campushelp@extension.org
For information contact: Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-556
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Reducing the Risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Reducing the Risks of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)training is for Child Care Providers and Early Childhood Educators. This training discusses ways to lower the risk of SIDS in child care settings, addresses common beliefs, safe sleep practices, handling parent’s concerns and why some babies are at a higher risk for SIDS. This training promotes “Back to Sleep” and “Tummy to Play”.This training has been approved by Nevada Registry and the State of Maryland, Office of Child Care. There are 7 sections in the module which must be completed successfully to receive a certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me". Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
For technical support email campushelp@extension.org
For information contact: Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer II Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Recognize and Report Child Abuse
The focus of this module is to help child care providers become familiar with the difficult subject of child abuse and neglect. In this module caregivers will learn about:
- Four general types of child maltreatment
- Possible indicators of abuse and neglect
- When and where to report suspected child abuse or neglect
- What to include in a report of suspected child maltreatment
- How to respond when a child discloses abuse or neglect
- Important policies regarding child abuse and neglect in child care setting
There are 9 lessons in this training which must be successfully completed to receive a certificate.
It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me". Click on enroll me to enter the course.
For best results use a PC or Laptop with the Google Chrome or Firebox browsers.
For Technical support, email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information contact Cathryn Peshlakai, M. Ed., Program Officer Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhod Workforce Training 2022
Positive Guidance
This module will present the goals of positive guidance, misunderstandings about guidance, key practices, effective environments, common behavior challenges and offer positive guidance strategies for the classroom
There are 7 sections in this module which must be successfully completed to receive a certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me". Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
This training can be applied towards the Child Development/Guidance & Discipline training NV Registry requirement; however, because it is less than three hours in length, additional training in Child Development/Guidance & Discipline will need to be completed to fully satisfy the three-hour requirement.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information:
Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer II Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Development 2022
Child Developmnet: Birth to three Years
This module will focus on the first three years of a child's life, when there is an enormous amount of growth and development. Our role in supporting children's progress is critical. What each of us does makes a difference. Topics include: Brain Development, Developmental Domains, the Role of the Teacher and Positive Interactions.
There are 5 lessons in this module which must be successfully completed to receive a certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me".
Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
This training can be applied towards the Child Development/Guidance & Discipline training requirement; however, because it is less than three hours in length, additional training in Child Development/Guidance & Discipline will need to be completed to fully satisfy the three-hour requirement.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information: Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer II, Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2022
Child Development: Three to Five
This module will focus on the preschool years ages three to five, when there is an enormous amount of growth and development. Our role in supporting children's progress is critical. What each of us does makes a difference. Topics include: Brain Development, Developmental Domains, the Role of the Teacher and Positive Interactions.
There are 5 lessons in this module which must be successfully completed to receive a certificate.
NOTICE **It is the responsibility of the user to print or download and save the certificate of completion. The instructor is not able to access individual certificates to duplicate.
Click on the title of the course above, then scroll down to "enroll me". Click on "enroll me' to enter the course.
If using an IPhone or IPad, download Moodle Mobile app. from the Apple Store for best results. If using a PC or Laptop, Firefox or Google Chrome browsers are recommended.
This training can be applied towards the Child Development/Guidance & Discipline training requirement; however, because it is less than three hours in length, additional training in Child Development/Guidance & Discipline will need to be completed to fully satisfy the three-hour requirement.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
For more information: Cathryn Peshlakai, M.Ed., Program Officer II Early Childhood Education
University of Nevada Reno Extension
Office: 702-257-5561
Email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright