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 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 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.