Understanding Child Abuse and Prevention 2023-2024
Early childhood teachers have a unique opportunity to impact the life of a child suffering from abuse and neglect. Participants will learn how to: identify the signs of abuse and neglect, describe how abuse and neglect impacts development, implement strategies to build resilience in children suffering from abuse and neglect, and identify the mandated responsibilities of reporting cases of abuse or neglect. Content also includes information about Shaken Baby Syndrome. This course covers the CCDF topic of "Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma." This course aligns with CDA Subject Area 1, and it is worth 0.3 CEU's.
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Early childhood teachers have a unique opportunity to impact the life of a child suffering from abuse and neglect. Participants will learn how to: identify the signs of abuse and neglect, describe how abuse and neglect impacts development, implement strategies to build resilience in children suffering from abuse and neglect, and identify the mandated responsibilities of reporting cases of abuse or neglect. Content also includes information about Shaken Baby Syndrome. This is a 3-hour course worth 0.3 CEU's.
This course meets the new Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) training requirements for providers and teachers.
This course can be utilized to meet the training requirements to earn or renew your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Course content is aligned with the CDA Subject Area 1: Planning a safe and healthy learning environment.
- Child Abuse
- Child Development
Approved for 0.3 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in all 50 states.
This course is approved for CEUs in every state. It is also approved for state training hours in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Virginia.
All teachers and administrators of children birth to age 5. This course is required to meet the new Child Care Development Fund training mandate.
“As a childcare provider, I am in a position of immense responsibility when it comes to the wellbeing of my students. Daily check-ins are important, as well as keeping an eye out for any signs of physical emotional or sexual abuse. It is a such a horrifying thought, but the statistics indicate that at some point I will have a student who is experiencing neglect and will need my help. I want to encourage their resilience, as well as be a solid source of grounded stable, energy for them.”
-Kristin R., AL, 2021