Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome
Learn how to recognize and prevent shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Our page provides essential information on the signs and prevention methods for early childhood education professionals and child care centers.Trainings incorporating this outcome
CDA Subject Areas
Proficiency Level
Target Audience
120 hours courses
12 CEUs45 hours courses
5 hours courses
Related Outcomes
- Define shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma
- Discuss Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and identify preventive measures
- Recognize the importance and components of an effective parent questionnaire.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development
- Recognize the needs of individualized learning in preschool.
- Recognize the needs of individualized learning for infants and toddlers.
- Recognize that breastmilk is not a biohazard, and how to store, handle, and feed mother's milk.
- Recognize the importance of knowing the stages of development.
- Give examples of strategies to prevent traumatic brain injuries in infants and young children.
- Recognize the importance of maintaining a balance between teacher directed and child directed activities
- Recognize the legal foundations, including the IDEA Act and Section 504.
- Define and identify common signs and behaviors of children and youth with fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Demonstrate understanding of inclusionary practices for fetal alcohol syndrome in the childcare setting.
- Recognize the benefits of an outdoor classroom.
- List community resources, supports, and referrals for fetal alcohol syndrome.
- Recognize current tuition trends
