About the Course
Course Summary This course discusses the latest policy and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. The content identifies safe sleep practices to protect against SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), evaluates the pros and cons of this updated policy, and provides information to promote an overall safe sleep environment for infants and toddlers. Learning Objectives: - Understand the latest recommendations from the AAP regarding the last policy update (October 2016). - Discuss pros and cons of the policy updates and identify potential risk for babies if misinterpreted. - Understand the difference between SIDS and suffocation. - Be able to define a safe sleep environment for babies. - Identify three ways to share safe sleep information with parents. Suggested Endorsement Competencies: Pregnancy & Early Parenthood | Infant & Young Child Development and Behavior | Relationship-focused Practice | Family Relationships and Dynamics | Attachment, Separation, Trauma, Grief & Loss | Disorders of Infancy/Early Childhood This purchase will give you access to this course for 365 days and will provide you with 1 clock hour. This course is available to First3Years members at no additional cost. Please email [email protected] if you have questions about your membership.