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Keeping Children Safe: Injury Prevention in Early Care and Education Settings - 2026

Name: Keeping Children Safe: Injury Prevention in Early Care and Education Settings - 2026
Brand: American Academy of Pediatrics
SKU: CB98DF72-3CC0-4A25-9FE2-4C3B78862E3D
Availability: InStock

Available: 04/29/2026-04/28/2029

Format

Price: $5.00

Member Price: $5.00

Description and Learning Objectives

Description

Nationwide, unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children. Because early care and education settings are considered a safe space for young children, it is important for Early Care and Education (ECE) providers to continue to learn about safety and injury prevention standards.

This course is designed for early care and education providers and other staff. ECE providers play a major role in preventing injuries by creating safe, responsive environments where young children can learn, grow, and explore. This course equips ECE professionals with practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to common injuries across indoor and outdoor settings. Through three focused modules, learners will strengthen their understanding of safety best practices, develop skills to identify and reduce hazards, and gain confidence in reporting and managing injuries when they occur. By building a strong foundation in injury prevention, providers can ensure that every child’s daily experiences are enriching and safe.

By the end of this course, early care and education providers will be able to:

Recognize common injury risks in early childhood settings and understand why young children are vulnerable.
Apply best practices to prevent injuries in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Respond appropriately and follow proper procedures when injuries occur, including accurate reporting.
Access and use high‑quality resources to support ongoing safety efforts and communication with families.

Course Details

Start Date: April 29, 2026
Online Access Expires: April 28, 2029
Credit Expires: April 28, 2029
Activity Type: Asynchronous Online Course
Course ID: 62494

Acknowledgements

This module was supported in part through a grant provided by the Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood.

Faculty

Subject Matter Experts

Andrew Hashikawa, MD, MS, FAAP
Sarah Myers, RN

Reviewer

Bonnie Kozial, BA

Registration Fees

AAP Member Registration Fee: $5

Non-Member Registration Fee: $5

Credit Information

Other
Contact Hour

1.50

Credit Statements

Physician - Keeping Children Safe: Injury Prevention in Early Care and Education Settings - 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 0.00 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the AAP.

This activity is approved for 0.00 points of MOC Part 2 credit by the American Board of Pediatrics through the AAP MOC Portfolio Program. All approved activities must be completed by the MOC Credit Approval End Date. All deadlines and MOC point values should be confirmed by checking the ABP Activity Catalog within each physician’s ABP Portfolio. Consult your ABP portfolio at www.abp.org for details about your specific certification requirements. For questions about how to access this activity, contact [email protected].

Allied Health Professional - Keeping Children Safe: Injury Prevention in Early Care and Education Settings - 2026

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

PAs may claim a maximum of 0.00 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

This program is accredited for 0.00 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0.00 contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0.00 related to psychopharmacology) (0.00 related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines. The AAP is designated as Agency #A17. Upon completion of the program, each participant desiring NAPNAP contact hours must send a completed certificate of attendance to [email protected]. Payment of $15 for NAPNAP members and nonmembers is required via credit card for all NAPNAP contact hour requests. Keep this certificate for your records for six (6) years. Requests for duplicate certificates should be made to the AAP.

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