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Preventing Diseases from Animals in Child Care Settings - Learning Course (EH07 - LC)


Description
Animal related experiences in the child care setting can mean additional health and safety concerns to consider. In this self-paced correspondence class you will learn about the best practice recommendations for keeping a class pet, for participating in animal related field trips and for having animal guests. Special focus will be on how to minimize illness, injury, and allergy risks.

In-Service Hours/STA...: 2.0

Content
  • Important Course Information
  • Helpful Hints
  • Course Overview
  • Pre-course Check-in and Reflection
  • Unit 1 - Introduction
  • Unit 2 - Injuries and Allergies
  • Unit 3 - Illnesses from Animals
  • Thinking about Animals
  • Explore a great resource
  • Unit 04 - Specific Animals - Reptiles and Amphibians
  • (Optional Video) The Trouble with Tiny Turtles
  • Unit 05 - Specific Animals - Poultry and Other Birds
  • (Optional Video) Baby Chicks and Salmonella: Tyler’s Story
  • Unit 06 - Specific Animals - Fish, Ferrets, Pocket Pets
  • Unit 07 - Specific Animals - Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals
  • Health Risks from Animals
  • 08 - Proper Animal Care
  • Unit 09 - Petting Zoos and Animal Guests
  • Field Trip Scenario Assignment
  • Field Trip Scenario Answers
  • Unit 10 - Licensing Requirements
  • Unit 11 - Pet and Animal Policies
  • Unit 12 - Summary
  • Consultation Opportunity
  • Final Test - Preventing Diseases from Animals
  • MERIT EVALUATION
  • Optional Discussion Board
  • Stay Connected
  • Course Completion
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever
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