Utah's CAC Agencies Utah State University: 800-670-1552 Weber State University: 888-970-0101 Salt Lake Children’s Service Society: 800-839-7444 Utah University Eastern: 888-637-4786 Utah Valley University: 800-952-8220 Five County Association of Governments: 800-543-7527 Credit Type Career Ladder Level 1 Career Ladder Levels 2-3 Career Ladder Levels 5-8 BCD- Child Development H- Health S- Safety ACD-1 Learning Environment ACD-2 Physical & Intellectual Development ACD-3 Social & Emotional Development ACD-4 Working with Families ACD-5 Program Management ACD-6 Professionalism ACD-7 Observing & Recording ACD-8 Child Development SP- Specialty Courses Endorsements SP-E1 Infant & Toddler SP-E2 School Readiness SP-E3 Special Needs SP-E4 Center Director’s SP-E5 Family Care SP-E6 Guidance & Emotional Wellness SP-E7 School Age SP-E8 Relationship Touchpoints SP-E9 Theory & Best Practices SP-E10 Developing Your Child Care Business APPROVED ONLINE COURSES FOR CLOCK HOURS Career Ladder Level Credit Career Ladder CDA Credit Type Career Ladder Course Title Career Ladder Course Description Number of Hours Taught By Template ID (office use only)
Levels 1-3 Levels 5-8 H, S, ACD-1, SP Pediatric/Child CPR Course must be offered by a recognized entity with proper approvals and credentials to the course. 2 hours maximum Various N/A Levels 1-3 Levels 5-8 H, S, ACD-1, SP Pediatric/Child First Aid Course must be offered by a recognized entity with proper approvals and credentials to offer the course. 3 hours maximum Various N/A Levels 1-3 Levels 5-8 H, S, ACD-1, SP First Aid/CPR/AED Course must be offered by a recognized entity with proper approvals and credentials to offer the course. 5 hours maximum Various N/A Levels 1-3, 5-8 H, S, ACD-2, SP Food Handler’s Certification Course must be offered by a recognized entity with proper approvals and credentials to offer the course. 2 maximum Various N/A Levels 1-3, 5-8 H, S, SP 4 Things You Can Do to Recognize and Report Abuse This course teaches adults who work with youth how to protect the children in their lives from child abuse, how to recognize signs that abuse is occurring and take steps to stop it, how to receive disclosures of child abuse, and to whom disclosures or concerns should be reported. (scroll down to see class offered. When registering, in “Organization” write “Utah Registry for Professional Development”) 1 Level 1-3 H, S, ACD-1, 5 Online Child and Adult Care Food Program New Center Training Training for new and already participating institutions on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) which includes the responsibilities in administering the CACFP in child care programs, emergency shelters, Head Start Programs, and adult day care centers. Covers administrative and operational responsibilities for directors, assistant directors, and cooks, as well as best practices in healthy menus and meal service. 8
Levels 2-3 Levels 5-8 with CEU Credit BCD,ACD-4 SP Partners with Parents Equivalent to Working Together Learn ways to create effective partnerships with parents, involve parents in their child's program, handle difficult situations, and understand parents' point of view. See the course topics listed below for more information on what is covered. 10 Levels 2-3 Levels 5-8 with CEU Credit BCD,ACD-5 SP Improving Performance Equivalent to More Than Babysitting Explore sources of motivation, job-related satisfaction, and job-related frustration for child care workers. Learn ways to stimulate staff creativity and ways to prevent burnout and help staff deal with stress. See the course topics listed below for more information on what is covered. Levels 2-3 Levels 5-8 with CEU Credit BCD,ACD-6 SP The Early Childhood Professional Equivalent to More Than Babysitting This course is written for all early childhood professionals, working in homes or centers. Become a more professional child care worker as you examine standards for child care and ways to show respect for diversity among children and families, develop congenial relationships with families and staff, and manage stress. See the course topics listed below for more information on what is covered. 16 Levels 1-3 H, S, ACD-1 Childcare Providers Intro to Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma (SBS/AHT 5.00) This training will educate child care providers and educators about the basics of Shaken Baby Syndrome, the normality of early infant crying as well as recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse. Cost is $5. 5 Levels 1-3 Levels 5-8 and Endorsement Various Depending on Course SP Childcare Education Institute Online CCEI specializes in providing online training and certificates for child care professionals. 100+ online child care training courses in English and Spanish.
Levels 5-8 and GEW Endorsement When CEU credit is earned SP SP-E6 Autism Case Training This FREE introductory course is designed to help primary health care providers gain knowledge and skills to improve early identification of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ensure timely and appropriate care. 2-6 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Levels 5-8 and SN Endorsement When CEU credit is earned SP SP-E3 Watch Me! Celebrating Milestones and Sharing Concerns An estimated 1 in 6 children has some type of developmental disability. Most of these children are identified too late and miss the chance to benefit from early intervention services and supports. You can help change that. Access this FREE, 1-hour online continuing education course to better understand the role you can play in helping children with developmental delays get the early help they need to reach their full potential. 1 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Levels 5-8 with CEU Credit SP Planning for Childcare This course covers the steps to help childcare providers prepare for incidents to ensure the safety of the children at their site. Childcare providers must have plans and procedures to keep children safe from everyday hazards and to respond and recover when an emergency happens. 2 Levels 5-8 and Endorsement When CEU credit is earned SP Connect Courses are self-paced, self-guided online courses developed at the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute at UNC-Chapel Hill. Learn about specific research-based practices through real life dilemmas, video demonstrations, and discussions with other learners, quizzes, and much more. The courses are designed for professionals who work (cont) (cont) with or support young children and their families in a variety of learning environments and inclusive settings. Each course (except for the FREE Foundations of Inclusion) is priced at $30 / participant.
Levels 5-8 and Endorsement when CEU credit is earned SP Early Childhood Investigations Webinars Childhood Investigations Webinars offer $15 CEUs through The University of Oklahoma. Learn more here: Levels 5-8 and Endorsement when CEU credit is earned SP Continued Continued offers a range of child care topics through their online courses. For an annual subscription, providers can take as many courses as they choose. Levels 5-8 and Endorsement when CEU credit is earned SP Utah Afterschool Network eLearning Institute In a partnership with Cypherworx and Child Care Aware, the Utah Afterschool Network offers a selection of online courses for educators working with school age children.