Protecting Children’s Health In A Changing Climate CEU ACCREDITATION APPROVED

All training offers a certificate. Those trainings that offer CEUs will be notated in the training title. 

Simultaneous Interpretation (Spanish/English) will be available for this training.

Description:

This presentation explores the impacts of changing weather patterns, extreme heat, and wildfires, with a focus on health and safety considerations for children in family child care settings. 

It highlights strategies for mitigating risks, including shade structures, cooling stations, and soft outdoor play surfacing, while also addressing the sources and effects of outdoor air pollution.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the health risks of heat waves and wildfires, particularly for children.

2. Recognize the importance of heat safety measures, including hydration, shade, and cooling solutions for safe outdoor play.

3. Evaluate different outdoor play surfacing options for injury prevention and comfort.

4. Describe major sources of outdoor air pollution, their impact on health, and low-cost solutions for lowering toxicant levels around family child care settings.

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