All caregivers and teachers who provide direct care to children should have up-to-date documentation showing they completed training in pediatric first aid and have current certification in pediatric CPR…
Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR
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To ensure the safety of children in childcare programs, staff should be trained in pediatric first aid and have current certification in pediatric CPR. This training should be regularly updated and the facility should maintain these records in its personnel file. States and territories will determine the frequence of the training requirement. These measures are essential to ensure that staff can respond effectively to health emergencies, providing a safe environment for all children.
1.4.3.1 First Aid and CPR Training for Staff | CFOC Basics
3.4.3.1 Emergency Medical Procedures | CFOC Basics
Caregivers and teachers should have procedures in place to respond immediately in the event of a medical emergency. Post the emergency procedures in an area where they are readily…
5.6.0.1 First Aid and Emergency Supplies | CFOC Basics
Caregivers and teachers should maintain up-to-date first aid and emergency supplies and make supplies available in each location in which children are cared for. Caregivers and teachers should keep…
6.3.2.1 Lifesaving Equipment | CFOC Basics
Specified safety equipment should be available for every swimming pool wider than 6 feet. This equipment should be long enough to reach the center of the pool from the edge. Caregivers and teachers should ensure…
9.2.4.1 Written Plan and Training for Handling Urgent Medical Care and Threatening Incidents | CFOC Basics
Each program should have a written plan for how to respond to any unusual or threatening event that could impact the health, safety, or well-being of children, staff, or volunteers. The written plan should include guidelines…