Maricopa Community Colleges  CFS125   20086-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/24/08
CFS125 20086-99999 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Safety in Early Childhood Settings
Fundamental concepts of promoting a safe, but challenging learning environments. Establishing and maintaining safety procedures in the early childhood setting. Emphasis on indoor and outdoor equipment and activities, risk analysis, accident, evacuation, and emergency plans, regulations, regulatory agencies and resources, current topics, and innovative practices.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
CFS125   20086-99999 Safety in Early Childhood Settings
1. Identify the developmental characteristics of young children which affect their safety and well being. (I)
2. Identify the requirements of a safe indoor environment. (II)
3. Identify the requirements of a safe outdoor environment. (III)
4. Describe the policies and procedures of effective emergency responses.(IV)
5. Use approved and recommended documents to record safety information and certification. (V)
6. Identify laws, regulations, and community resources as the source of accurate safety information and technical assistance. (VI)
7. Identify current safety topics and innovative practices. (VII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
CFS125   20086-99999 Safety in Early Childhood Settings
    I. Introduction to safety and young children
        A. Developmental characteristics of young children at various stages and associated risks
        B. Relationship of health and nutrition to safety, their role in accident prevention
        C. Components of the injury cycle
        D. Disabilities, special needs, and their safety implications
      II. Indoor safety
          A. Equipment
          B. Learning materials and toys
          C. Interpersonal safety: biting and bullies
          D. Food Safety
          E. Poisons
          F. Fire and burn prevention
          G. Medication control
          H. Pets and animals
          I. Indoor safety policies and guidelines
        III. Outdoor safety
            A. Playground equipment
            B. Traffic and transportation
            C. Water safety
            D. Sun safety
            E. Poisons
            F. Outdoor safety policies and guidelines
          IV. Effective Emergency Response
              A. Emergency identification
              B. Basic emergency response
              C. Training
              D. Kits
                1. First Aid
                2. Disaster
              E. Plans
              F. Practice drills
            V. Documentation
                A. Emergency contacts
                B. First aid
                C. Playground certification
                D. Insurance
                E. Maintenance records
                F. Medication management
                G. Pesticide exposure
              VI. Regulations, regulatory agencies, and resources
                  A. City
                  B. County
                  C. State
                  D. Federal
                  E. National and international
                VII. Current topics and innovative practices
                    A. Cultural variations
                    B. Promoting safe habits and behaviors
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