Sun Safety
Training on how to protect children from harmful UV exposure using practical sun-safe policies and routines.
Course Overview
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
This course is offered in our online format and includes audio narration in most course sections:
Course formats
This course is offered in our fully online format, which 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 (Seguridad solar) edition. ¿Lo quieres para ti en español? Versión en español.
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.
The NECPA Commission, Inc. has approved this educational program as meeting the criteria for continuing education for renewing the National Administrator Credential (NAC).
Browse more approved courses: NAC renewal training.
Learning outcomes
After completing this course 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
- 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
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:
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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
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- Watch our course navigation video for a quick tour of the online portal.
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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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