Course Length: 12 hour/s (2 days)

Course Cost:  $375.00 member                      

                      $425.00 (non-member)  

Course Number: FAC181

Course Description: This course will increase the skills of Head Start staff in preventing and dealing with playground injuries in their program. The course will help staff to: understand the common causes of playground injuries and their relationship to child development; create a safe environment on the Head Start playground; teach safety practices to other staff, children and families; prepare policies, procedures and provisions for emergencies; properly assess, care for and document injuries in their program; and support children, parents and staff in their recovery from emergencies and injuries.

Prerequisite: None

Learning Objectives: Upon completion, you will:

· Understand appropriate adult/child ratios

· Understand management requirements of playgrounds

· Understand playground design for Head Starts

· Know safe zones of playgrounds

· Know and manage equipment maintenance

Target Audience: This course is designed for center management, Directors and staff responsible for maintaining Head Start facilities. All Head Start staff working with children will benefit from this course.