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UNR 109 Child Development: 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
Course fee: $5.99 1-hour
Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Maria Jake
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 110 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.
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor support email: childcare@unr.edu- Teacher: Maria Jake
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 111 Medication Administration and the Prevention of and
Response to Food and Other Allergies in the Child Care Environment
This course is designed to provide childcare providers with information that will help safely administer medications to children in your program. This course is for childcare providers who administer medication to children but are not licensed health care professionals.
Course Fee: No charge
For Technical support email campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Maria Jake
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 112 Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma
This training describes causes, symptoms and consequences of Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT). The lesson further provides information on caring for a crying baby and how to cope with a baby who cries inconsolably.
Course Fee: No Charge
For Technical support, email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Maria Jake
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 113 Transportation Safety
This course presents recommended practices and policies for the safe transport of young children to and from childcare programs.
Course fee: No charge
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Monica Salazar
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
Building and Physical Premises Safety Including the Storage and
Handling of Bio-Contaminants and Hazardous Materials
This training can be taken to meet the initial training requirement for Building and Physical Premises Safety approved by NV Registry.
Course fee: No charge
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Stephanie May
- Teacher: Danielle Pertile
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Monica Salazar
- Teacher: Chelsie Shurtleff
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 115 Supporting Young Dual Language Learners
This training will provide participants with an understanding of young children who are dual language learners. We will explore the developmental domains and the stages of language development. Strategies will be presented for supporting home language and teaching strategies in the classroom.
Course fee: $5.99 1-hour
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Desiree Cabacar
- Teacher: Savannah Castanon
- Teacher: Maria Jake
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Erin Skaggs
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 116 Safe Practices with Infants and Toddlers
Ensuring the well-being of infants and toddlers requires careful attention to key areas such as nutrition, feeding techniques, and sleep safety. These foundational aspects not only support healthy development but also create a secure environment for young children to thrive.
Course fee: $5.99 1-hour
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR 117 Family Engagement in Early Childhood
This training is designed
to guide educators of young children to establish and maintain open and
cooperative relationships with each child’s family. The course will focus on
effective communication, policies which promote cooperative relationships, and support
for families.
Topics will include
family involvement, conflict with families, conferences and community
resources.
Course fee: $5.99 1-hour
For Technical support email: campushelp@extension.org
Instructor email: childcare@unr.edu
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
The Pyramid Model 100 is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 100 Fee: $5.99- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 200- Building Collaborative Relationships
The Pyramid Model 200 is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 200 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 300-
Environments, Schedules and Routines
The Pyramid Model is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 300 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 400-
Transitions, Expectations and Rules
The Pyramid Model is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 400 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 500- Promoting Child Engagement and
Using Positive Descriptive Feedback
The Pyramid Model 500 is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 500 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 600 Teaching Strategies and Emotional Literacy
The Pyramid Model Bundle is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 600 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Sarah Wright
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 700-
Friendship Skills and Social Problem Solving
The Pyramid Model Bundle is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid 700 Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
UNR-EC Pyramid Model 800 Understanding, Preventing and
Responding to Challenging Behavior
The Pyramid Model training is a comprehensive, resource for implementing the Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in young children. Developed by leading experts including Mary Louise Hemmeter, Lise Fox, and Michaelene Ostrosky, it translates decades of research into actionable strategies for providers working with young children.
UNR-EC Pyramid Fee: $5.99
This course will issue a certificate for 1 hour of Nevada Registry approved training.
- Teacher: Cathryn Peshlakai
- Teacher: Lisa Whipple
- Teacher: Amy Miller
The audience for this course includes Vermont custom manure applicator business owners and employees and interested ag service providers.
As a result of taking this course, participants will learn about Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs), regulatory requirements for custom manure applicators in Vermont, nutrient management plans as they relate to custom applicators, and record-keeping requirements. This course includes videos which requires a good internet connection.
For more information, suggestions, or feedback: Lindsey Ruhl, University of Vermont Extension, lindsey.ruhl@uvm.edu.
- Teacher: Susan Brouillette
- Teacher: Lindsey Ruhl
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 3B Turf pesticide applicator license: landscapers, golf course supervisors and employees, sport field groundskeepers, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual and inserts.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2024]
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 3 Ornamental and Turf manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7A General (Structural) Pest Control pesticide applicator license: pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual and inserts (see list below).
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2020]
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7a Subcategory Structural and Rodent manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7C Food Processing pesticide applicator license: pest control operators and employees in bakeries, dairy product processing, canning and frozen food packing, confection manufacturing, meat product processing plants, restaurant kitchens, cafeteria kitchens, food hubs, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual and inserts (see list below).
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2024]
*NOTE: Anyone using the Category 7f Subcategory Food Processing manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont* 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial Pest Control pesticide applicator license (required to perform disinfecting or sanitizing services to the property of others using an EPA registered pesticide): pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the manual and inserts (see list below).
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2022]
*NOTE: Anyone using the Vermont Category 7F Disinfection & Antimicrobial Pest Contro manual for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.The fee for this course is $30. To purchase and enroll in the course, click the following button:
- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards
Anyone in the state of Vermont who uses, supervises, recommends, or
sells pesticides and/or trains Worker Protection Standard
handlers/workers may be required to take and pass the CORE exam and all
appropriate category exams to become certified. Certification is
administered by the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets to
ensure that pesticides are used in a proper and legal manner.
- This course is for anyone wishing a Vermont pesticide applicator license: nursery employees, landscapers, farmers, agricultural employers (WPS compliance), garden center employees, pest control operators, government or municipal employees, university employees, etc.
- This course is not intended as a substitute for study of the CORE manual and inserts.
- This course does not provide recertification credit. Please see related Vermont Pesticide Safety Education course offerings for recertification credits.
For more information please contact Sarah Kingsley-Richards at sarah.kingsley@uvm.edu.
Presented by University of Vermont Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. [Published 2018]
NOTE: Anyone using the Northeast CORE Manual, 3rd Edition, for other state pesticide applicator certification may also use this review. Vermont-specific laws and regulations do not apply to other state certification; Vermont-specific information may be skipped over in this review. Please check with your state certifying agency for local laws, regulations, and additional required study materials.
The fee for this course is $40. To purchase and enroll in this course, click the following link:
- Teacher: Sarah Kingsley-Richards
As a result of taking this course, participants will learn about Vermont’s Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs), how to take a soil sample and interpret results, how to take a manure sample and interpret results, field by field nutrient management planning, record-keeping requirements, and how to calibrate manure spreaders. This course includes videos, resources, references, and worksheets.
For more information or to enroll contact: Lindsey Ruhl, University of Vermont Extension, lindsey.ruhl@uvm.edu.
This course has been made possible with generous funding from the Vermont Agency of Agricultural Food and Markets Clean Water Initiative Grant, "Innovative Training Tools to Help Small Farm Operations Comply with Required Agricultural Practices," grant #02200-ARM-CWF-2017-UVM.
- Teacher: Lindsey Ruhl
Washington State 4-H Volunteer Orientation is an online course designed to orient new 4-H volunteers. Participants will learn:
- Volunteer Roles & Relationships
- Positive Youth Development
- Youth/Adult Partnerships
- Safe & Inclusive Environments
- Learn by Doing
For more information contact Jana S. Ferris, Washington State University, ferrisj@wsu.edu
- Teacher: Jana Ferris
The audience for this course is:
Washington State 4-H Club Leaders
Washington State 4-H Club Treasurers
- Teacher: Jana Ferris
- Teacher: Jana Ferris
The audience for this course is: Crop producers, handlers, and anyone interested in food safety
By taking this course, students will learn:
Basic microbiology concepts, where pathogens come from and be able to explain where pathogens can be found and how they can contaminate fresh produce.
For more information or to enroll please contact:
- Teacher: Paul Goeringer
- Teacher: Jill Goedeken