The Preventive Health Training and Technical Assistance Program, developed by CCHP with support through the California Department of Education (CDE), Early Education and Support Division improves access to EMSA-approved, eight-hour Preventive Health training required for licensing. The train-the-trainers program expands the number of qualified trainers at R&R agencies in California. In addition, CCHP provides ongoing technical assistance to certified trainers on health and safety issues in ECE programs in California.
For information about CCHP Preventive Health Training Affiliates, visit cchp.ucsf.edu/pht.
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Preventive Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting: A Curriculum for the Training of Child Care Providers 3rd Edition
This training curriculum provides the eight hours of EMSA approved, Preventive Health training required for child care licensing. The core content of the Preventive Health and Safety training curriculum (excluding Pediatric CPR and First Aid) is arranged into three modules: Module 1: Prevention of Infectious Disease; Module 2: Prevention of Injuries; and Module 3: Nutrition. The curriculum may be used for training child care providers who are new to the field or experienced early care and education professionals who are taking the course to refresh their knowledge and assure they are up-to-date.
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Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 1 (Prevention of Infectious Disease)
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Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 2 (Prevention of Injuries)
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Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 3 (Nutrition)
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Student Handbook: Preventive Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting
This student handbook includes the course content of the Preventive Health and Safety Training Course required for child care licensing. It is arranged into three modules and is intended for student reference when taking the eight hour Preventive Health and Safety Course. The student handbook is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
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Supplemental Training Materials: Sample Course Completion Certificate
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Supplemental Training Materials: Student Handouts
Individual handouts (posters, Health & Safety Notes, forms, etc.) from the Preventive Health and Safety Training Curriculum.
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Supplemental Training Materials: Student Reflection
