ChildCare Education Institute Launches HLTH115: Managing Food and Other Allergies in Early Childhood Environments
May 14 2024 - 3:00AM
ChildCare Education Institute® (CCEI), one of the largest online
training providers dedicated exclusively to the early care and
education workforce, is pleased to introduce its newest course,
HLTH115: Managing Food and Other Allergies in Early
Childhood Environments.
According to the CDC, more than 25% of children experience one
or more allergic conditions, including food, environmental, and
other allergies. This course provides an overview of children's
allergies as well as the symptoms of allergic reactions that they
should be prepared to recognize. Participants will be introduced to
numerous safety strategies designed to reduce the likelihood of
accidental exposure to allergens, including ways to teach children
about allergies. Finally, participants will learn about program
policies and procedures that must be in place to respond when
allergic reactions occur.
Food allergies in the United States have risen dramatically in
recent decades. According to a study released by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), food allergies among children
increased by 50% over 14 years. Additionally, the prevalence of
peanut or tree nut allergy appears to have more than tripled in
U.S. children.
All ECE professionals should receive ongoing training on food
allergies. Training will:
- Generate a greater understanding of the challenges of food
allergies and why vigilance is necessary to provide a safe
environment.
- Create a more compassionate and supportive learning
environment.
- Eliminate the fear of caring for a child with food allergies by
building knowledge and confidence among staff members.
“The entire staff must be a part of the child’s allergy safety
team,” says Chrystine Mitchell, Director, Early Childhood Education
Operations. “Everyone should be trained on general food allergy
safety practices and how to recognize and respond when a child
shows symptoms of an allergic reaction.”
Since its founding in 2005, CCEI has launched more than 500
online childcare training courses to meet state licensure and Head
Start requirements, as well as online certificate programs for
nationally recognized credentials, including the Child Development
Associate (CDA).
HLTH115: Managing Food and Other Allergies in Early
Childhood Environments is a two-hour, beginner-level
course and grants 0.2 IACET CEU upon successful completion.
Current CCEI users with active, unlimited annual subscriptions can
register for professional development courses at no additional cost
when logged in to their CCEI account. Users without subscriptions
can purchase child care training courses as block hours through
CCEI online enrollment.
For more information on these courses, as well as CCEI’s entire
catalog of 200+ offerings, click here or call 1.800.499.9907 Monday
– Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST
About ChildCare Education Institute, a StraighterLine
Company
ChildCare Education Institute® provides high-quality, distance
education certificates and child care training programs in an array
of child care settings, including preschool centers, family child
care, prekindergarten classrooms, nanny care, online daycare
training and more. Over 200+ English and Spanish child care
training courses are available online to meet licensing,
recognition program, and Head Start Requirements. CCEI also has
online certification programs that provide the coursework
requirement for national credentials including the CDA, Director
and Early Childhood Credentials. CCEI, a Council for Professional
Recognition approved training partner, is accredited by the
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), is recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and as an
IACET Accredited Provider, offers IACET CEUs for its learning
events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and
Training Standard. Visit www.cceionline.com for more
information.
- ChildCare Education Institute Launches HLTH115: Managing Food
and Other Allergies in Early Childhood Environments
Ashley Sasher
ChildCare Education Institute
800-499-9907
asasher@cceionline.com