Sun Safety
Course Description
This course applies to children of all ages.
Sunlight is essential for life and health, yet overexposure can cause skin cancer. Learn key information about the sun's radiation and effective ways to protect children and yourself from the harmful effects of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation.
See the learning outcomes and topics below for more information on what is covered in this course
Course formats
Most Care Courses are offered in both book (with required online component/testing) and fully online format. Sun Safety is offered only in our fully online format. This course includes audio narration in most course sections. Click here to learn more about Care Courses' training formats.
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Acceptance information
This course is accepted for child care professional development training requirements in most states and for the CDA credential and for CDA renewal training requirements.
NAC training
The NECPA Commission, Inc. has approved this educational program as meeting the criteria for continuing education for the National Administrator Credential. Click here for more approved NAC training.
Learning outcomes
After completing Sun Safety you will be able to identify key facts about the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun; describe the dangers and benefits of sunlight; choose strategies to protect yourself and children from the harmful effects of the Sun; and explain how to develop a successful sun safety policy and program.
Topics covered
- The three types of the Sun’s rays
- Ways in which the sun benefits life on earth
- Dangers of overexposure to the sun
- How sunlight affects the skin and eyes
- Ways to protect yourself and children from the harmful effects of the sun
- Information on creating a sun safety policy for your child care program
Prerequisites
Must be able to fluently read and write English.
Instructional methodology
Read written material, view videos, and listen to audio segments.
Assessment methods
Multiple choice quiz and written assignments.
UV Index tool
Use this tool to check the UV Index value for your area. Enter your zip code in the field and click the green magnifying glass. A new window will open to show your area's UV Index value:
What our students say about Sun Safety
- North Providence, Rhode Island
Completion deadline
This training expires 12 months from the date of purchase. Courses must be successfully completed by their expiration date in order for the student to receive a certificate.
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Care Courses currently offers over 50 professional development courses and one non-credit training tutorial on the CDA process. All courses offer clock hours and an official online certificate of completion. The free CDA tutorial does not offer clock hours or a certificate.
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