Health, Safety, and

Child Growth and Development:

Refresher Course

Self-Reflection and Resource Guide

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 This curriculum and its accompanying materials were developed in collaboration with
Julia Jasperand Carrie Ann Floyd on behalf of the NJ Department of Human Services by
Grow NJ Kids Training Services. Any use of this curriculum is prohibited without the
written consent of the New Jersey Department of Human Services.

Rutgers School of Social Work

Institute for Families
120 Albany Street, Tower One, Suite 501
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
https://socialwork.rutgers.edu/centers/institute-families

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 Contents
Course Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 4

Course Design ............................................................................................................................................. 4

Course Goals & Objectives.......................................................................................................................... 5

Lessons

Safe Indoor & Outdoor Environments ..................................................................................................... 6

Infection Control ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Managing Allergies ................................................................................................................................... 7

EpiPens ..................................................................................................................................................... 8

Evacuation, Fire, and Shelter-in-Place Emergencies.............................................................................. 8

Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) ............................................................................. 9

Final Thoughts .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Optional Lessons

Medication Administration… ................................................................................................................... 10

Shaken Baby Syndrome.......................................................................................................................... 10

Safe Sleep for Infants ............................................................................................................................. 11

Transportation ..........................................................................................................................................11

Self-Care ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Child Development .................................................................................................................................... 12

Infographics ................................................................................................................................................. 13

References.................................................................................................................................................... 23

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 Course Overview
This training is designed to give New Jersey’s early care and education professionals access to important
health and safety information and resources. Topics covered in this course include:

Required Topics:
• Safe Indoor & Outdoor Environments
• Infection Control
• Managing Allergies
• EpiPens
• Evacuation, Fire, and Shelter-in-Place Emergencies
• Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Optional Topics:
• Medication Administration
• Shaken Baby Syndrome
• Safe Sleep for Infants
• Transportation
• Self-Care
• Child Development

Course Design
This training consists of 7 lessons and 6 optional topics. This Self-Reflection and Resource Guide can
be used to collect notes on each section and refer to infographics included in the course.

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 Course Goal
Overall Goal
This course provides a refresher of the basic information and recommended practices for the core
health and safety content areas from the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG).

Course Objectives
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
• Recall key concepts related to health and safety in an early learning environment;
• Reference resources related to early learning; and
• Recall strategies for keeping children healthy and safe.

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 Lessons
Safe Indoor & Outdoor Environments

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Indoor Safety:

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Safe Outdoor Play:

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 Infection Control

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Infection Control:

Managing Allergies

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Identifying Allergens:

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 EpiPens

Reflect: Record any additional notes on EpiPens:

Emergency Preparedness

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Evacuation, Fire, and Shelter in Place Emergencies:

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 Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACES):

Final Thoughts

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The following lessons are optional, depending on your role in early
childhood education.

Medication Administration

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Medication Administration:

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Shaken Baby Syndrome:

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 Safe Sleep for Infants

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Safe Sleep for Infants:

Transportation

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Transportation:

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 Self-Care

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Self-Care:

Child Development

Reflect: Record any additional notes on Child Development:

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