Richmond County Partnership for Children
July - September 2017 Training Calendar

Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect

Tuesday, April 10, 2018
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Richmond County Partnership for Children
2.0 Contact Hours Credit $5.00
Class to be taught by Michell Kocan

Come gain a better understanding of what child abuse and neglect is, how these negative behaviors affect children, how to recognize signs of abuse/neglect, and what you can do to help children who are the victims of abuse/neglect.

Must register by 4:00pm March 29

Allergies – Anaphylaxis and Emergency Treatment
in Child Care

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Richmond County Partnership for Children
2.0 Contact Credit Hours $5.00
Class to be taught by Marsha Williams

Training developed by the North Carolina Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center covering allergies, anaphylaxis and emergency treatment in child care. Participants will learn about allergies and common allergens, how to reduce the risk of developing allergies and reduce exposure to allergens, to recognize signs and symptoms of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, become familiar with proper storage and use of epinephrine auto-injectors, how to follow emergency follow up procedures and about required documentation.

Must register by 4:00pm April 10

Overview: Prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Use of Safe Sleep Practices

Tuesday, May 22, 2018
6:30pm-7:30pm
Richmond County Partnership for Children
.0 Contact Hour Credit $5.00
Class to be taught by Marsha Williams

Participants will learn the definitions of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Accidental Suffocation and Strangulation in Bed and the associated risk factors. They will learn which North Carolina child care rules address the prevention of SIDS and infant safe sleep. The training also provides guidance on how to support and create a safe sleep environment.
(Training created by NC Child Care Health and Safety Resource Center, 2017.)

Must register by 4:00pm May 8

Foundations

June 12 & June 14, 2018
6:30pm-9:00pm
Richmond County Partnership for Children
0.5 CEU Credit $25.00
Class to be taught by Marsha Williams

This course will provide participants with an introduction to Foundations, North Carolina’s new Early Learning and Development expectations, how they are structured, and how to implement them in early childhood settings. Participants will construct the knowledge base necessary to use the standards in supporting children in their learning and development by embedding the expectations in daily classroom planning and practice .

You must attend both nights to receive credit
Must register by 4:00pm May 29

Sunbeatables

Thursday, June 21, 2018
6:30pm-8:30pm
Richmond County Partnership for Children
2.0 Contact Hours Credit $5.00
Taught by Michell Kocan

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Anyone, regardless of skin color, can develop skin cancer. Join us to learn about the importance of sun protection and how you can be a sun safety role model for the children in your care.

Must register by 4:00pm June 14