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Family-Teacher Relationships (CDA 4) |
2.00 |
How do you view the families of the children in your classroom? If you were to generate a list of words to describe families, what kinds of positive and negative feelings would they convey?
When we see ourselves as partners with the families we serve, the quality of care and nurturing children receive is greatly enhanced. Establishing such partnerships and building relationships is our responsibility. Communication strategies, such as practicing active listening, are key to this process. In this course, participants will describe the importance and benefits of establishing meaningful relationships with families and identify strategies for establishing meaningful relationships.
This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 4: Strategies to Establish Productive Relationships with Families. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event, or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Building Upward: Resuscitation of Anaphylactic Shock Part 3—Scenario 2 |
1.00 |
In this second of three scenarios, we discuss the transport decisions that should be considered when dealing with the potential of a medical illness and a traumatic injury. Vanessa and Medical Director Dr. Jeremy Cushman discuss a patient who has a motorcycle accident that was caused by a beesting. This exciting discussion will effectuate a review of the minimum competencies of medical and trauma care at the EMT level. Final Exam: Please read each question carefully. You will have two attempts to gain a 70% or higher on this exam. If you are not successful in two attempts, you are welcome to take the course again to gain the certification. |
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Neurogenic Shock Reviewed |
1.00 |
Terms that are commonly heard, such as neurogenic shock and spinal shock often confuse EMS providers. Knowing the meaning of each term is only the beginning. In this overview, Dr. Jeremy Cushman offers a few pearls of wisdom that will assist EMS providers of all levels with the secondary assessment of patients who may have suffered life-threatening spinal trauma. Test: This multiple choice exam is designed to test your knowledge of the material you just reviewed. You have one attempt to gain an 70% or higher on this exam. Please take your time and answer each question carefully.
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Fundamental Tools to Monitor Child Development (CDA 7) |
2.00 |
This course immerses early care and education professionals in the powerful trio of observation, documentation, and assessment. Discover how these tools allow you to closely monitor each child's progress, identify individual needs and interests, and tailor support accordingly. Dive deeper into using assessment activities to refine and elevate the quality of preschool care, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. |
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Anger Management |
1.00 |
Anger is a set of physical responses, emotions, and behaviors triggered by a perceived threat or frustration. Anger can be harmful or helpful, depending on how you cope with your anger and the anger of others. This course will explore how to understand your anger better and manage your anger responses. You'll also examine the causes of anger and ways to use it constructively. |
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Creating a Supportive Classroom Community (CDA 3) |
2.00 |
Learn ways to bring out nurturing, caring behaviors in children and youth to create a classroom community where children and youth support each other. Learn how to use non-competitive games to foster acceptance of all children and youth. Identify the strengths and weaknesses for both you and the children and youth in your program, and how to put the strengths to good use creating a sense of acceptance and community. This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 3: Supporting Children's Social and Emotional Development and may also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum. |
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Fire Origin and Cause – Basic |
2.00 |
This course is an introductory level course that defines fire cause and origin investigation and arson awareness. This course explains fire origin, cause, and arson and a description of common fire causes. Fire cause classifications are defined, and arson motives are described. Signs of arson are identified, and methods for evidence preservation are outlined. The course is evaluated with a final exam that requires a passing score of 80%. The clock time for this course is approximately 2-hour. |
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Evaluación e implementación de un entorno de cuidado infantil seguro (CDA 1 & 5) (Spanish) Assessing and Implementing a Safe Child Care Environment (CDA 1 & 5) |
2.00 |
Cuando las familias inscriben a su hijo en un programa de cuidado infantil, confían en que los profesionales que trabajan con su hijo lo mantendrán seguro. A medida que los bebés y niños pequeños curiosos se desarrollan, su deseo de explorar presenta desafíos de seguridad únicos. Este curso guía a los profesionales que trabajan con bebés y niños pequeños para evaluar los espacios de juego, las experiencias de los niños y las prácticas actuales para maximizar la seguridad de los niños.
When families enroll their child in a child care program, they trust that the professionals working with their child will keep him safe. As curious infants and toddlers develop, their desire to explore presents unique safety challenges. This course guides professionals who work with infants and toddlers to assess play spaces, children’s experiences, and current practices to maximize children’s safety. |
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Online Money Tips |
1.00 |
In this course you will learn specific tools to help you save your money. Tools such as online banking, contactless payment, and specific resources to help you obtain free material will go a long way with your financial goals. Every penny counts! |
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Freelance Work |
0.50 |
This course will teach you what freelance work is and why it's becoming a common career path for many professionals. Freelance work is completed by people known as freelancers, who are self-employed rather than having a permanent employment to a singular company. This type of work involves short-term jobs, such as gigs or temp jobs. |
