Safe Sleep Practices for Infants

Units/Clock Hours: 2 Professional Learning Units

Description: Participants in this course will identify behaviors that increase the risk of SIDS and sleep related infant deaths, learn ways to reduce the risk of SIDS in child care settings, and learn how to communicate with parents and other caregivers about safe sleep practices. This course reflects the American Academy of Pediatrics’ revised recommendations for a safe sleep environment.

Register by web: http://bit.ly/2novekI

Sponsor(s): District Department of Health, Community Health Administration and OSSE

Audience: All teachers, assistant teachers, care givers, volunteers, substitutes, directors

Core Knowledge Area: Health, Safety and Nutrition