Toilet Learning
Training to help you manage toilet training (toilet learning) in a positive way.
Course Overview
This course applies to toddlers.
Learn how to manage the toilet training process in a positive way that will ensure children's cooperation and success. This course includes ways to coordinate with parents and information about toilet learning and special needs, including autism.
See the learning outcomes and topics below for more information on what is covered in this course.
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Course formats
This course is offered in both our coursebook (with required online component/testing) and our fully online format. The online format of this course includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses' training formats.
Need this course in Spanish? Get the Spanish (Aprendizaje del baƱo) edition . ĀæLo quieres para ti en espaƱol? VersiĆ³n en espaƱol.
Acceptance information
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This course is accepted in:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Washington, DC
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
For state-specific information, see our State Training pages.
This course is accepted for two of the three hours of required child development and guidance training.
This course is approved for the Infant/Toddler Certificate of Achievement.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course you will be able to:
- Distinguish between the signs that a child may be ready to start toilet learning and the signs that a child is ready to start toilet learning
- Describe effective toilet-learning techniques
- Explain how to coordinate the toilet-learning process with parents
Topics covered
- Why we use the term ātoilet learningā rather than ātoilet trainingā
- The caregiver's role in young children's toilet learning
- When to start toilet learning
- How to prepare children for toilet learning
- Effective toilet-learning techniques
- Effective hand and toileting hygiene
- Behaviors to avoid
- Tips for working together with parents
- Information to help you support toilet learning for children with autism
- Helpful ways to handle accidents
Want to learn more about when children are ready for toilet training? Read our blog: When is a child ready to learn to use the potty?
What our students say about Toilet Learning
āI want to commend you on the excellent content of your classes. Really, these are the best online trainings I have encountered to date. Toilet Learning hit the nail on the head. THANK YOU for the ideas that inspired positive changes for the students in my care.ā
āLoved learning about each personās point of view regarding toileting and knowing what to do and how to handle the child and parentsā expectations. It gave me great info I can share with parents to make their childās learning more successful.ā
āI ordered a lot of your coursesāToilet Learning, Block Play, Music and Movement, Supporting Breastfeeding, and Understanding and Managing Allergiesāfor my childcare teachers and we all enjoyed them. Weāve used your courses for many years and will continue to do so. Keep adding new content!ā
āAll went well with my training course, Toilet Learning. It was very informative, and I love the concept of toilet learning as opposed to ātoilet training.ā I shared information with a parent about saving the cost of pull-ups over disposable diapers. Her son isnāt yet ready to use the potty, and Iāve adjusted my focus on his toilet learning while in my care. Thanks for a great course.ā
āI love all the Care Courses I have taken. Iām currently taking three and find them extremely helpful. I shared some suggestions about potty training with a family whose 3-year-old wasnāt showing interest. After reading the information, they realized he isnāt ready yet and decided to wait a couple of months. WHEW! Thank you for the great info.ā
āIāve been so pleased with Toilet Learning. I live 60 miles from any training, and most classes start before my day ends. Your courses are the perfect solutionāI donāt have to worry about date, time, or subject. I plan to use Care Courses for all my continuing education. Glad youāre there.ā
āI have really enjoyed taking the courses [Biting Hurts! and Toilet Learning] so far! Iām renewing my license after a long leave from ECE. I wish I had this years ago! The information has been so helpful to me and the other staff. I feel like I want to take each oneāthey all apply to everyday life in our daycare. Thank you!ā
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Course Details & Support
Prerequisites
- Language: Fluent reading and writing in the language of instruction (English or Spanish).
- Technology: Internet access and a web-enabled device (computer, smartphone, or tablet).
Access & Completion Deadline
- This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase.
- To receive a certificate of completion, you must successfully finish the course before the expiration date.
Learning Methods
- Read instructor-written material
- Watch videos
- Listen to audio segments
Assessments
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Written assignments
Requirements for CEUs and Clock Hours
To earn CEUs and Clock Hours for a course, you must:
- Agree to and acknowledge our Honor Code & Policy
- Follow all instructions for written assignments
- Demonstrate comprehension of the course content
- Achieve the passing score specified in your course.
Quizzes and Assessments
- If your score falls below the passing mark, a trainer will review your work. If needed, you may be asked to speak with a trainer.
- You will have a second chance to retake any quiz or assessment.
- If you do not pass on your second attempt, contact us at info@carecourses.com. We will review your course and follow up directly.
- All quizzes are open book; all answers are found in the course material.
Certificates
- Official Care Courses certificates of completion record your clock hours and CEUs.
- Certificates are available in the My Courses area of your account.
- Please note: All course and certificate dates and times are on Eastern Time.
Getting Started
- See how our training works on the training process page.
- Watch our course navigation video for a quick tour of the online portal.
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- Phone: 1-800-685-7610 (MonāFri, 9:00 a.m.ā5:00 p.m. Eastern)
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About Care Courses
- Care Courses offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process.
- All professional development courses include clock hours, CEUs, and an official online certificate of completion.
- (The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.)
Tuition & Bundles
- Course tuition entitles one person to receive the clock hours and CEUs granted upon successful completion.
- Bundle pricing covers tuition for all courses included in the bundle.
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