Core Body of Knowledge
New York State's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
Core Body of Knowledge
NY's Core Competencies for Early Childhood Educators
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Competency Description
The professional working with young children is prepared for emergencies and injuries
Behaviors & Skills
a
Updates emergency contact lists regularly
b
Knows where to go if the building is evacuated
c
Posts emergency telephone numbers beside each telephone
d
Is trained in pediatric first aid, including CPR and handling a choking episode
e
Is aware of and follows emergency procedures
f
Fills out an injury report within 24 hours when a child in their care becomes injured, gives the family a copy and keeps the original in the central record of injury logs
g
Maintains a complete first aid kit
h
Carries a mobile phone when visiting parks, playgrounds and for other field trips and excursions
i
Is aware of and follows procedures for interacting with persons who pose security risks