Course Description: Help child care providers/teachers proactively plan and prepare for emergencies by helping them develop and implement an effective emergency plan in their child care program. Identifying hazards and risks; creating a written plan that addresses the emergency needs of their program; and communicating, practicing, and updating their emergency plan on a regular basis, are some of the effective strategies covered in this class. Video examples and discussions are included to help child care providers walk away with ideas they can begin using right away in their classroom/home environments.

This class meets 2 of the 4 hours of the annual Health and Safety Topic Requirements.

This class is being offered virtually using Zoom.  In order to enroll in this course, participants must:

• Have access to a computer or mobile device with a camera, microphone, and high-speed internet.
• Be able to receive and print a handout in PDF format that will be sent by email prior to class.
• Respond to a three-question quiz following the class before the certificate will be released.

Following registration, participants will receive an email with a link that will allow them to join the class.

Instructor: Michelle Gilbert

Click here to register for this class online.

Core Competency: 5 Level 3; CDAs: 1; In-Service Hours: 2