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Business Communication |
1.00 |
Business communication is best described as the process of sharing information for the benefit of a business. It's generally categorized as being either internal or external. Internal communication, as the name suggests, is when a business shares information within its organization. External communication is when a business shares information outside of its organization, either to clients, customers or vendors.
In this course, you'll learn about the influence of body language, the essentials of business writing, and more, as they relate to communicating in the business world. |
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Youth Development Trends: Focus on Older Youth |
2.00 |
The Center for Early Adolescence at the University of North Carolina and the Search Institute have found that early adolescence is a time of rapid change in youth development and developmental needs. For many children, the characteristic needs of early adolescence begin to emerge as early as age nine, when children are still in elementary school and attending traditional OST programs. OST professionals who understand these emerging needs are better equipped to create successful program experiences with older children in their programs.
The number of quality OST programs for children between five and twelve is steadily growing across the country. At the same time, there is increasing public interest in establishing programs that can also address and support the out-of-school needs of children over age twelve. For many years, communities tried to meet the needs of older youth by a problem-solving approach that focused on helping youth by fixing what was wrong. New trends in youth development take a more positive approach and are focused on working with youth to create positive outcomes.
OST professionals who are knowledgeable about adolescent development and developmental needs and are knowledgeable about youth development research and trends can play important roles in helping their communities design and develop the next level of program services for children over the age of twelve. By learning about ways to support the developmental needs of older youth, OST professionals can join with others to create strategies and programs for continuing to build on the positive experiences younger children have in their OST programs. |
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Basic Health & Safety Requirements for Certification |
6.00 |
Best practices and standards for health and safety are the foundation of quality child care. Meeting the basic health and safety needs of all children sets the stage for positive child outcomes.
This health and safety orientation module provides an overview of the basic health and safety requirements and best practices in nine of the topic areas outlined in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) Reauthorization of 2015. The topics are as follows:
Safe spaces; Transportation safety; Handling and storage of hazardous materials; Emergency preparedness; Prevention and control of infectious disease; Food and allergic reactions and how to respond; Administration of medication; Shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma; Safe sleep and SUIDS prevention.
This course is designed to meet your professional development needs. It can be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. In addition to state child care regulations, there may be other health and safety measures required by your municipality, township, or county. Check with county or local offices for information on local health and safety requirements. |
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Forklift: Material Handling |
0.75 |
This course covers topics and techniques related to safe forklift operation and material handling. |
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The Globally Harmonized System (GHS) for Hazard Classification and Labeling |
0.25 |
This course covers the Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification and Labelling. The Globally Harmonized System for Hazard Classification and Labelling, or GHS, is a common and coherent approach to defining and classifying hazards and communicating information on labels and safety data sheets. GHS provides the underlying infrastructure for the establishment of national, comprehensive chemical safety programs. |
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Forklift Safety |
1.00 |
This course covers the proper handling and safe operation of forklift truck machinery. This includes some of the hazards operators face as well as tips for proper load centering and proper load capacities to prevent tip-overs. |
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Manual Materials Handling |
0.50 |
This course covers safe practices for lifting and handling manual materials, which can help prevent back injury. |
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Business Ethics: Managerial Ethics (Instructor Guide) |
1.34 |
In this course you will learn to: identify the characteristics of ethical managers, different ethical styles, and the important ethical components of various human resource issues, and ensure ethical behavior in the workplace and address the ethical dilemmas of subordinates. |
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Behavior Management for Teachers |
1.50 |
In an educational setting, behavior management involves teaching and reinforcing positive behaviors while reducing negative ones. This course covers how to incorporate behavior management in the classroom.
This is just one of many educational courses we offer. This course will help you expand your knowledge about student behavior and will help you implement behavior management techniques. |
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Infectious Diseases in Early Childhood (CDA 1) |
3.00 |
An infectious disease is an illness that is caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Many of these organisms live in or on our bodies, and are normally harmless. But under certain circumstances, they can cause disease. This course is also designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers Subject Area 1: Planning a Safe, Healthy Environment to Invite Learning. |
