Infant and Child Care: Family Dynamics

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ICCFD

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the way family dynamics affect the care of infants and children in home-based care.
Recall best practices for navigating family dynamics when caring for infants and children in home-based care.

Outline:

Section 1: The Impact of Family Dynamics on Children

Introduction

About This Course

What Are Family Dynamics?

How Family Dynamics Affect Children

Signs of Stress in Children

Changes in the Family to Report

Relating to Other Children in the Home

Ollie’s Behavior Changes

Key Takeaways

Section 2: Best Practices for Working with Families

Helping Families Through Daily Routines

Knowing Your Role in the Home

Responding to Behavior

Ava Throws Her Toy

Respecting Cultural Differences

Supporting Parents and Families

Reporting Concerns About a Child’s Safety

What Happens After a Concern Is Reported

What Should Mark 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, Home Health Agencies.

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