Description: Ensuring the health and safety of young children requires more than care—it requires compliance, precision, and confidence. This course provides childcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and accurately administer medication in early childhood settings. Participants will learn to navigate legal requirements, gather and maintain the appropriate documentation, and follow best-practice procedures for administering both prescription and over-the-counter medications. The training also emphasizes strategies to prevent medication errors, ensuring each child receives the proper care with accountability and professionalism.
By the end of this course, you will be able to…
- Apply legal and regulatory requirements by identifying necessary authorizations, documentation, and compliance standards for administering both prescription and over-the-counter medications.
- Demonstrate safe medication practices by following proper administration procedures, preventing common errors, and maintaining accurate records for accountability.
- Design safe, supportive routines that promote children’s well-being and build trust with families.
Course Information
- Qualifies for 1 Clock Hours | .1 CEU
- Training includes module & assessment
- Supporting downloadable material included
- Audience: Teachers, Staff Members, and Directors
- Level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced
- CDA Competency Statements: This course covers CDA Competency Statements I and V
Virtual Learning Requirements: To attend your virtual class, you must log in from a computer with a working camera and audio, using a reliable internet connection (phones are not allowed). You must remain on camera for the entire session, fully engaged and free from distractions—this includes no caregiving duties, work tasks, or participating from a vehicle. Active participation in discussions, polls, and questions is required. Attendance will be checked randomly. Late arrivals, early departures, or failure to meet these requirements will result in removal from the class with no refund.
