By the end of this module, the learner will be able to:

Competences 

a. Maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment;
b. Identify possible threats that may harm children or adults;
c. Understand and follow pertinent health and safety requirements as listed in policy documents;
d. Recognize the basic signs and symptoms of childhood health problems, such as illnesses and allergies.

Knowledge

a. Explain the sterilisation and sanitization processes of specific equipment;
b. Indicate practices that help to prevent and control infection;
c. Describe set procedures in response to situations involving accidents and injuries;
d. Identify the symptoms of common childhood illnesses and allergies;
e. Name the contents of the First Aid Box;
f. State health requirements and dietary needs of each child;
g. Follow good hygiene practices and standard emergency procedures in their centre;
h. Implement appropriate manual handling of children (e.g. lifting and carrying) and safe sleep practices.

Skills

a. Implement the requirements set by national regulations with regard to Health and Safety;
b. Manually correctly handle children;
c. Regularly check indoor and outdoor areas and report hazards;
d. Record accidents and incidents;
e. Follow established emergency procedures for accidents, injuries, illnesses, and other emergencies;
f. Maintain up-to-date information about the health and dietary needs of children.