Infant and Child Care: Basic Physical Needs

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ICCBFN

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the physical needs of infants and children in home-based care.
Recall best practices for meeting the physical needs of infants and children in home-based care.

Outline:
Section 1: Recognizing the Physical Needs of Infants and Children in Home-Based Care

Introduction

Growth, Development, and Physical Needs

Understanding a Child’s Physical Needs

Calvin Is Fussy

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Meeting a Child’s Physical Needs

Providing Safe and Supportive Care

Ben’s Behavior Has Changed: What Should Lena Do? 

Key Takeaways

Section 3: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

 

Subject Matter Expert: Sherry D. Haszto, MSN, RN

Sherry is a nursing professional with over 22 years of experience. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Randolph Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University. Her background includes oncology and hematology, home healthcare, hospice and palliative care, nursing education, consultation, performance improvement, and quality assurance. Sherry is dedicated to advancing patient care and nursing education, with a focus on improving outcomes and upholding clinical quality standards.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Direct Care Staff; Unlicensed Personnel; in the following settings: Home Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.