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Resuscitation: Providers exempt from licensure, must obtain and submit to the CCPO or Designee, pediatric first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certifications prior to becoming approved for program participation. Certifications for pediatric first aid and CPR must be maintained current throughout their approval time period.
4. Orientation and Health and Safety Training Requirements Providers must complete a CCAP orientation specific to their provider type prior to program participation approval.
Providers exempt from licensure must obtain the required training within three (3) months of becoming approved to participate in the CCAP. The required training topics are: a. Prevention and control of infectious diseases, including immunization; b. Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the useof safe sleeping practices; c. Administration of medication, consistent with standards for parental consent; d. Prevention of and response to emergencies due to food and allergic reactions; e. Building and physical premises safety, including identification of and protection from hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; f. Prevention of shaken baby syndrome, abusive head trauma and child maltreatment; g. Emergency preparedness and response planning for emergencies resulting from a natural disaster, or a man-caused event; h. Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of bio contaminants; i. Precautions in transporting children; j. Pediatric first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (this must be completed prior to programparticipation); k. Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect; and l. Minimum health and safetytraining. Training, except recognition and reporting of child abuse is available through Better Kid Care at: http://extension.psu.edu/youth/betterkidcare/early-care/ccdbg