Please call 703-324-8100 for more information.
Child Abuse Recognition and Response
Presented by staff from the Fairfax County Child Protective
Services, this workshop will explore the signs of child abu se and
neglect and review mandatory reporting guidelines.
(Workshop: 2 hours)
Course #
F-08-800 Thursday,
September 18
7-9
p.m.
South
County Government Center, Room 221
8350
Richmond Highway, Alexandria 22309
Administration of Medicine
Learn how to safely give medications to children in y our care.
Topics include how to read a medicie label, how to administer
medication, safe storage and disposal of medication, how to document
medication administration, and potential side effects and adverse
reactions. This workshop does not meet the requirements for
Medication Administration Training for state-licensed family and
center-base programs.
(Workshop: 2 hours)
Course #
F-08-823 Thursday,
November 13
7-9
p.m.
Pennino
Building, Room 1034
12011
Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
Emergency Preparedness
Presented by staff from the Office of Emergency Management, this
workshop will help family child care providers develop emergency
reponse plans for disaster situations. Recommended supplies for
shelter-in-place and first aid, and communication and evacuation
plans will be discussed.
(Workshop: 2 hours)
Course #
F-08-803 Tuesday,
December 9
7-9
p.m.
South
County Government Center, Room 221
8350
Richmond Highway, Alexandria 22309
Health Issues
Learn about health issues that are important to you, children and
families. This workshop discusses the importance of hand washing and
maintaining a sanitary environment for children. It also covers how
sickness is transmitted, strategies for preventing the spread of
illness, including difficult to treat infections caused by bacteria
that are resistant to antibiotics (MRSA).
Course #:
F-08-827-1 Thursday,
September 25
7
– 9 p.m.
Pennino
Building, Room 734
12011
Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
Course #:
F-08-827-2 Tuesday,
October 21
7
– 9 p.m.
Pennino
Building, Room 734
12011
Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035
SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome
Caregivers must keep children safe. Learn more about Sudden Infant
Death Syndrome (SIDS) and ways to prevent infant death. Also, learn
about the symptoms of Shaken Baby Syndrome and ways to cope with crying
infants.
Course #:
F-08-833 Monday,
November 3
7
– 9 p.m.
Pennino
Building, Room 1034
12011
Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035