Target program type(s): Group Child Care (GCC), Family Child Care (FCC) and After School and Out of School Time (ASOST)
Target audience: Administrators, Teachers, FCC Providers
PLC Address: In Person: - 190 Hampshire Street, 1st Floor Training Room, Lawrence MA 02840
PLC Training: Course Description: The First Aid course incorporates the latest science and teaches participants to recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies to give immediate care to a suddenly injured or ill person until more advanced medical personnel arrive and take over. Classes are mixed with a combination of interactive discussions, engaging videos, skills evaluation, and study guides to deliver more effective and proactive emergency response. Upon completion of this course, participants will receive an American Safety & Health Institute (HIS) certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid.
Learning Objectives:
First Aid Skills:
Identify the signals of common sudden illnesses.
Identify the signals of heat-related illnesses and cold-related emergencies.
Explain how to care for head, neck and spinal injuries.
Describe how to care for various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries.
Explain how to care for muscle, bone or joint injuries.
Demonstrate how to control external bleeding.
Identify signals of head, neck and spinal injuries.
Facilitator: Mary Ann Roman
Mary Ann Roman has been working in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. She has held a variety of positions including; Teacher, Site Coordinator, Program Director and most recently Training Manager. She has an Associates in Early Childhood and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Child, Families and Communities Studies from Merrimack College. Mary Ann enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family.
PDC Region: Northeast
PLC Sessions: June 28 2023, 6:00-9:00pm - In Person - 190 Hampshire Street, 1st Floor Training Room, Lawrence MA 02840
PLC Language: English
0 CEUs / 4 hours
Core Competency best aligned with this PLC: 4:Health; Safety & Nutrition
Does this training apply to diverse learners? Yes
This PLC can be used to fulfill the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care's required hours of professional development that address diverse learners.
Registration Link: https://www.onlineregistrationcenter.com/register/4384-845
All participants must be registered in order to receive credit (CEUs or EEC Training Hours) for their participation.