Bloodborne Pathogens

You are required by your job description to perform First Aid on any child that needs it. Are you safe from the transmission of diseases that are possible if you come in contact with another persons blood or other potentially infectious body fluids? Bloodborne Pathogen Training is required fir Center Based Child Care Providers by federal law, but self-employed family child care workers are exempt. But being exempt from the lae regarding training does not mean that you are immune from these diseases. Learn what you need to do to protect yourself and the children in your care from possible transmission.

Asthma in Children

Asthma is more prevelant today more than ever. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children and most parents know very little about it. So how are they going to educate you? Learn the signs and symptoms, interventions that you can do to reduce incidents and what you need to do to prepare for a child in your care who may have an episode.

Anaphylaxis and Food Safety

Did you know that anyone at any time can have an allergic reaction? Do you have children with Epi-pen? Do you have children with food allergies?Are those children safe in your care, do you have all of the important medical information that you need to care for those children? Learn the difference between Food Allergies and Food Intolerances, the questions that you need to ask and what you must know.

Sanitation and Food Safety

Sanitation standards will help create a safe, sanitary healthful environment for children. Careful sanitation practices can limit the spread of infectious diseases. The greatest impact on health is sanitation. Learn all of the important steps to ensure.