Describe the proper procedures of medication administration including: authorizations forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and resources.
Learn the proper procedures for medication administration in early childhood education and child care centers. This page covers authorization forms, documentation, storage, training, emergent issues, and valuable resources. Discover how to address various emergency situations and follow the correct procedures to ensure children's safety.Trainings incorporating this outcome
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- Demonstrate an understanding of the proper procedures for administering medication in the childcare setting.
- Describe procedures for communication and preparation during an emergency.
- Define what is an emergency and the legal requirements for emergency preparedness for child care professionals.
- Describe ways administrators can observe and assess staff.
- Describe ways to maintain communication and ensure preparedness during emergencies
- Describe the various forms of bullying
- Identify the appropriate forms and procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect
- Identify the benefits of field trips and the proper procedures for field trip planning.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how promoting an integrated curriculum including field trips and community resources promotes development
- Demonstrate an understanding of proper food storage and preparation.
- Describe the role of a CDA home visitor and include examples of home visitors.
- Identify required emergency documentation
- Demonstrate an understanding of Child Care Regulations forms and required documentation
- Describe ways child care professionals can support advocacy issues.
- Describe additional provisions to the emergency preparedness plan
- Describe emerging literacy skills in young children.
- Describe how to effectively respond to emergency situations
- Describe the types of emergency response and situations that warrant each response.
- Describe the components of an emergency preparedness plan for child care facilities
- Describe the components of emergency preparedness in the child care setting.
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