Southeast Alaska AEYC Training

Self Study Options:

SIDS and Shaken Baby Training:

1. Click on the Link http://www.smarthorizons.org/naccrra/thra/index2.html
2. Enter Zip Code and click the button that says “GO”
3. Select the “Individual Courses” tab
4. Select “Professional Childcare Development 2 hours of training your choice” by clicking the green button that says “Customize Courses”.
5. Scroll to the section “Safe and Healthy Learning Environment” find “Shaken Baby Syndrome and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome” and check the box.
6. Scroll to the section “Principles of Child Growth and Development” and select either “Stages of Cognitive Development in Infants” or “Physical Development in Young Children” check the box of the course that you decide on.
7. ADD to cart
8. Check Out
9. Once you have finished the course, you will be emailed a certificate that documents the training. Save this record for your child care licensing visits.
10. Celebrate your accomplishment!

Please call Southeast Alaska AEYC at (907)789-1235 if you have any questions!

Engaging with Parents Self-Study:

• Combines reading, reflection, and programming ideas
• Gives you tools to develop partnerships with parents of the children in your program
• Seven modules make up the self-study, each worth three hours for a total of 21 training hours
• Cost for entire training is $75

Contact Southeast Alaska AEYC to order this self-study.

First Aid Classes:
    Red Cross
    Offering First Aid classes in Ketchikan, Craig, Wrangell, and Juneau. To sign up for American Red Cross     
    CPR and First Aid Training, please call the Juneau office at 907-463-5713.
    Pre-registration and pre-payment is required. To look for future classes in your area check at        
    www.alaska.redcross.org.

    Southeast Extinguisher Service
    For course information and to sign up call 790-2522 or visit seextinguisher.com.

UAF Early Childhood Education Programs:
    The University of Alaska Fairbanks College of Rural and Community Development
    early childhood education program provides students with a foundation in child development and         experience in nurturing young children.

    Program Overview
    Three degree options offer flexibility for your educational goals:

1. A 30 credit certificate provides an introduction to the profession,
2. A 60 credit A.A.S. degree prepares teachers for working with children,
3. A 129 credit B.A degree offers concentrated Studies in administration, curriculum, and family support. Graduates of the BA are well prepared to continue their education for an elementary teaching degree through the education department.

    For more information about registering for Early Childhood Education courses through UAF contact:
    Veronica Plumb
    Phone: 907-455-2038
    Email: vmplumb@alaska.edu
    Website: http://www.uaf.edu/crcdearlychildhood/

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