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Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
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.
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For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
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.
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me" and click to begin the course.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
Recognize and Report Child Abuse
The focus of this course is to help childcare providers become familiar with the difficult subject of child abuse and neglect. In this course you 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 childcare setting
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me" and click to begin the course.
For Technical support, email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhod Workforce Training 2023
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
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For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Development 2023
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.
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me" and click to begin the course.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
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.
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For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
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.
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me" and click to begin the course.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Early Childhood Workforce Training 2023
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.
Click on the title of the course above, then go to "enroll me" and click to begin the course.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: cpeshlakai@unr.edu
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Sarah Wright