English, Spanish, and Chinese 7th Edition Materials Now Available
The Preventive Health Training and Technical Assistance Program, developed by CCHP with support through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), 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.
Our training curriculum provides the eight hours of EMSA approved, Preventive Health training required for child care licensing. The curriculum is arranged into three modules:
- Module 1: Prevention of Infectious Disease
- Module 2: Prevention of Injuries
- Module 3: Nutrition
For information about CCHP Preventive Health Training Affiliates, visit cchp.ucsf.edu/pht.
Questions about teaching the eight-hour Preventive Health and Safety class? Find answers here:
Preventive Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting: A Curriculum for Training Child Care Providers, 7th Edition (Trainer Guide)
BodyThe trainer guide should be used as a reference for trainers who teach as part of an EMSA-approved training program. This is our 7th Edition, renewed and approved by EMSA in 2026. It contains all required lead poisoning prevention and nutrition content.
Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 1 (Prevention of Infectious Disease) 7th Edition
BodyEnglish, Spanish, and Chinese slides are updated to 7th Edition. Russian and Farsi have not been updated since the 5th Edition.
Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 2 (Prevention of Injuries) 7th Edition
BodyEnglish, Spanish, and Chinese slides are updated to the 7th Edition. Russian and Farsi slides have not been updated since the 5th Edition.
Preventive Health Training Slides: Module 3 (Nutrition) 7th Edition
BodyEnglish, Spanish, and Chinese slides are updated to 7th Edition. Russian and Farsi have not been updated since the 5th Edition.
Student Handbook: Preventive Health and Safety in the Child Care Setting, 7th Edition
BodyThis student handbook is intended for student reference when taking the eight hour Preventive Health and Safety Course.
Supplemental Training Materials: Student Handouts 7th Edition
BodyIndividual handouts (posters, Health & Safety Notes, forms, etc.) from the Preventive Health and Safety Training Curriculum. This is a budget-friendly alternative to the Student Handbook.
Supplemental Training Materials: Student Reflection
Tools for Effective Training
Training Materials: Request for Permission to Reprint
BodyIndependent Trainers may use these Preventive Health training materials with permission. Please complete this form and email to [email protected].