Early Childhood Education & Child Care - Child Health Wellness

This training is intended for early childhood caregivers and teachers to acquire relevant knowledge and skills to ensure an asthma and allergy safe (Trigger free) childcare environment, identify and manage asthma and allergy emergencies as per the child’s treatment/action plan and OCC COMAR requirement. Successful completion of this training may also qualify Maryland EXCELS participating programs to receive a Maryland EXCELS additional achievement. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 4 hrs HSN. No refunds seven days before the course start date. 0.4 CEUs

Gain a foundation of information about critical health and safety topics and practice skills designed to meet the proposed Maryland licensing regulation requiring training for all child care providers in basic health and safety areas. Topics include: how to set up and maintain a safe and healthy environment including supervision, safe practices to prevent and reduce injuries, identification and reporting of abuse or neglect, and proper sanitation practices and procedures. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 5 hrs. Health, Safety & Nutrition. 0.5 CEUs.

This is a self-paced, online course. You may begin course work anytime between August 28 and December 1. Final deadline for course work is December 8.

Remote learning is here to stay! Now more than ever, teachers and caregivers are engaging children with remote learning, and are tasked with helping parents support learning when working one on one with their child outside of the online learning environment. Learn effective methods for engaging children of all ages in various forms of online learning, and supportive strategies for parents. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 2 hrs CD, 1 hr CC, 1 hr CP, 1hr SN. Refunds issued up until 7 days before course start date. 0.5 CEUs.

This is a self-paced, online course. You may begin course work anytime between August 28 and December 1. Final deadline for course work is December 8

Gain skills to administer medications safely to children in child care centers and family child care homes, and learn to provide special care arrangements for children with asthma and allergies. This state-approved curriculum addresses Maryland child care licensing requirements and NAEYC standards for program accreditation. Topics include practices and procedures for administering over-the-counter and prescription medications to children, including asthma and allergies medications. Instruction is provided by qualified health professionals. MDSE medication administration handbook provided in class. Core of Knowledge: six clock hrs. HSN. Refunds issued up until seven days before course start date. 0.6 CEUs.

Are you challenged to adopt new health and safety protocols and keep up with recent changes in child care regulations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic? Gain a foundation of information about COVID-19, other infectious diseases and the latest Maryland child care regulations in this timely course taught by a professional nurse educator. You will be introduced to best practices and protocols for maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children and staff, protecting your child care site from infection, preventing the spread of COVID 19 with proper sanitation practices and procedures, and handling other childhood illnesses in a child care setting. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 5 hours HSN. Refunds issued up until seven days before course start date. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 0.5 CEUs.

These classes are designed to help you get your program aligned with Maryland EXCELS and to help you reach higher Maryland Child Care Credential levels. Credential Boosters are classes that are identified by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in the staff credential modifications for levels 2, 3, and 4. 

Note the following about these courses:

• You can complete online Credential Boosters at your own pace, with instructor guidance; courses are 2, 3, or 5 hours. Course hours are listed in the course descriptions below.
• You may register for a class anytime between Aug 25 and Dec 5, 2025. Final deadline for course work is Dec 12, 2025.
• Once you have registered, it is your responsibility to email ChildcareClasses@HowardCC.edu to receive an automated reply with login instructions.
• You will need access to a computer, the internet, and email to take an online Credential Boosters course.
• No refunds. No assignment deadline extensions.

Learn all about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), which can affect apparently healthy infants under one year of age. Refunds issued up until seven days before course start date. MSDE Core of Knowledge: 3 hrs. HSN. 0.2 CEUs.

These classes are designed to help you get your program aligned with Maryland EXCELS and to help you reach higher Maryland Child Care Credential levels. Credential Boosters are classes that are identified by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) in the staff credential modifications for levels 2, 3, and 4. 

Note the following about these courses:

• You can complete online Credential Boosters at your own pace, with instructor guidance; courses are 2, 3, or 5 hours. Course hours are listed in the course descriptions below.
• You may register for a class anytime between Aug 25 and Dec 5, 2025. Final deadline for course work is Dec 12, 2025.
• Once you have registered, it is your responsibility to email ChildcareClasses@HowardCC.edu to receive an automated reply with login instructions.
• You will need access to a computer, the internet, and email to take an online Credential Boosters course.
• No refunds. No assignment deadline extensions.