Course Summary

There are four sections in this course:

  • Section 1: Introduction
  • Section 2: How Germs Spread
  • Section 3: How You Can Protect Yourself and Others
  • Section 4: Child Care Business Policy and Practice

There are review questions at the end of each section. These review questions will provide you with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills presented in these sections. There is a post-test at the end of the course. 

A Certificate of Completion is awarded on successful completion of this course. 

Intended Audience

child care providers, bus drivers, janitorial staff, and anyone else who may come into contact with bodily fluids or blood in the course of their work in a child care environment

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
  • Describe  the importance of Universal Precautions
  • Section 1: How Germs Spread

  • Describe where germs are commonly located in a childcare environment
  • Describe how germs are spread
  • Distinguish between risky and non-risky activities
  • Section 2: How Can You Protect Yourself and Others

  • Describe measures to take to prevent germs from spreading
  • Describe measures to protect yourself and others from hazardous germs
  • Section 3: Child Care Business Policy and Practice

  • Describe what measures to take if you or another employee are exposed to hazardous germs
  • Describe what is required in an exposure control plan

Pre-requisites/Learning Level

No pre-requisites

Competencies addressed

Competencies identified

Policy Development/Program Planning Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical/Assessment Skills, Public Health Science Skills

CEUs Offered

None

Cost

Free

Modality/format

Online Self-Pace

Length

1 hour

Presenter(s) and/or Content Experts

Sally Clausen, ARNP, BSN

Technical requirements:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 
  • Flash Player 
  • Speakers

Registration requirements

Register a free account

Creation and/or update

June 6, 2016

Length (minutes): 60