Course manual – a comprehensive guide that covers all the topics covered in the course, including child development, safety, basic care skills, managing child behaviour, communicating with parents and emergency interventions.

Textbooks or reference books – supplementary resources providing in-depth information on the various topics covered in the course.

Worksheets and exercises – practical work and activities that help students apply the concepts they have learned.

Audiovisual materials – such as slideshows, videos and animations – to complement the lecture and make it more attractive and interactive.

First aid kit - a basic first aid kit for practical demonstrations and implementation of first aid techniques.

Simulation accessories and equipment – such as dolls, car seats and other objects that can be used to demonstrate care and safety techniques.

Online resources – such as websites and online forums that provide additional information and support to students.

Students are also advised to have access to a computer or device connected to the Internet to access online resources and complete the assignments required for the course.

Technical requirements for taking Cestar online courses

Minimum requirements

• A robust and uninterrupted wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) broadband connection with a minimum bandwidth of 600 kbps (upstream/downstream).
• A laptop or desktop computer equipped with a single-core processor (processing speed of at least 1 GHz) or a smartphone or tablet with equivalent processing capabilities.
• Good speakers or headphones for listening to the lectures
• Navigateur : IE7 , Safari 5 , Firefox, Chrome
• Operating systems: Windows XP, Mac OS 10.6, Linux distribution based on kernel 3.0, Android 5.0, iOS 10

Cestar's Recommendations

• A stable and high-performance wired or wireless (3G or 4G/LTE) broadband internet connection, with a minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps (upload/download). You can also connect directly to the internet via an Ethernet cable for an optimal experience.
• Laptop/desktop computer equipped with a dual-core processor with a processing speed of at least 2 GHz and 4 GB of RAM
• High-quality speakers/headphones for following the lectures
• Browser and operating system - We recommend using the latest version of your browser and operating system for an optimal virtual classroom experience.

Module 1: Introduction to Health and Safety in Childcare Settings

Definition of health and safety in childcare settings.

Importance of promoting health and safety in childcare.

Common risks for children in daycare.

Current trends in health and safety in childcare settings.

Module 2: Child Development and its Impact on Health and Safety

Stages of child development.

Physical, emotional and cognitive development and their impact on health and safety.

Developing appropriate health and safety practices for different age groups.

Identifying signs of developmental problems.

Module 3: Responding to Common Illnesses and Injuries

Common illnesses encountered by young children.

Symptoms and treatment of common childhood illnesses.

Prevention of the spread of communicable diseases.

Treating minor injuries.

Module 4: Infection Control

Understanding how infections spread.

Best practices in infection prevention.

Cleaning and disinfection protocols.

Health and safety policies and procedures.

Module 5: Emergency Response Planning

Identify potential emergencies.

Develop an emergency response plan.

Communicate with parents and staff in case of an emergency.

Train staff and children on emergency procedures.

Module 6: Creating a safe and secure environment for children

Appropriate supervision techniques.

Maintaining equipment and facilities.

Identifying and preventing potential safety risks.

Crisis prevention and management.

Safety policies and protocols.