Course Summary
There are four sections in this course:
- Introduction
- Section 1: How Germs Spread
- Section 2: How You Can Protect Yourself and Others
- Section 3: Child Care Business Policy and Practice
After completing these sections, you will be presented with two learning activities and a case scenario.
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:
Introduction
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Describe the importance of Universal Precautions
Part 1: How Germs Spread
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Describe where germs are commonly located in a childcare environment
- Describe how germs are spread
- Distinguish between risky and non-risky activities
Part 2: How You Can Protect Yourself and Others
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- Describe measures to take to prevent germs from spreading
- Describe measures to protect yourself and others from hazardous germs
Part 3: Child Care Business Policy and Practice
Upon completion of this part, you will be able to:
- 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
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
May 21, 2015