Keeping Children Safe from UV Risks
Date/Time
Date(s) - Apr 27, 2022
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre (2772 East Broadway)
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Description:
Get ready for spring and summer with this workshop, which will provide participants with information about the risks of sun and UV exposure; particularly among infants, children and youth. We will identify ways to protect children from the dangerous effects of the sun and provide practical and important information about how to keep children safe from these damaging effects through messaging and proper sun protection practices. We will discuss the challenges and opportunities in implementing sun protection measures in their preschool or daycare settings and discuss how to communicate risk and recommendations to children and families. Finally, we will introduce a shade audit tool and discuss how to implement sun safe practices and policies at their childcare sites.
Note: If possible, bring photos from your childcare sites to demonstrate how to get started.
Living Inquiries:
- Well-being and belonging.
Pathways:
- Safety and respect.
Categories
- Child Health and Wellbeing
- Early Care and Education
- Infant/Toddler
- Online
- Service Partnership: Vancouver Early Years Partnership
- Service System: CCRR
Target Audience
Suitable for students, intermediate early care and learning professionals working with children of all ages, from infants/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.
Online
Yes
Professional Development Certificate
Yes
Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2
Registration Fee
Fee: $35 | FCC Fee: $20
Registration Space
Filling Up!
Registration Contact Email
pro-d@wstcoast.org
Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext.221
Registration Link
https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/keeping-children-safe-uv-risks
Prerequisite(s)
Read our Workshop Policies, FAQs and Online Workshops Basics.
Required Materials
Internet access, computer, audio and video.
Presenter(s)
Breann Corcoran
Presenter Information
Breann has worked in public health for over 15 years. She holds a Master's Degree in Population Health and a certificate in Program Management. Breann currently works with BC Cancer Prevention Program, but has previously worked with Vancouver Coastal Health in the areas of community engagement, health promotion, healthy built environment and community development. Teaching has become a growing interest for Breann and she has taught a Public Health course to naturopath students.
Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre | WCCRC