Demonstrate an understanding of the types of child abuse, and signs of abuse and neglect
Learn about the different types of child abuse and how to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect. Gain knowledge of the appropriate reporting process to help protect children in early childhood education and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
Age group
Proficiency Level
120 hours courses
12 CEUsRelated Outcomes
- Identify and understand the requirements of Child Care Subsidy (POC), Child and Adult Food Program, MSDE Child Care Credential, Tiered Reimbursement, and the Child Care Career and Professional Development Fund
- Identify types of abuse, by identifying signs of abuse and neglect
- Identify types of abuse, by recognizing signs of physical abuse
- Identify the signs of child abuse and neglect.
- Demonstrate understanding of optimal room arrangements for family child care settings and their components.
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for conduct disorder in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate understanding of developing strategies for involving parents in the child care setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of teacher vs. child directed activities.
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for cerebral palsy in the child care setting.
- Demonstrates understanding of developing positive relationships with child care families
- Demonstrate an understanding of content areas and how they are related to child development.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of schedules and consistency in a child care environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how genetics and environment influence child growth and development
- Demonstrates an understanding of content areas and how they relate to child development
- Demonstrate understanding of cultural differences and its influences on a child's social behavior.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to create a natural outdoor classroom that supports child development in all areas.
- Identify the different types of portfolios used in child care programs, and the appropriate portfolio components for each type.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the overall cost of child care
- Demonstrate understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an administrator in a child care program.
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