medications in a child day care setting. Upon completion of the training, the staff person must receive a written certificate from the trainer that indicates that the trainee has successfully completed this training program, as required, and demonstrated competency in the administration of medications in a day care setting. (i) In order to be trained in the administration of medications in a day care setting, a staff person must be literate in the language or languages in which health care instructions from parents and health care providers will be received. (ii) Persons who receive training in the administration of medications in day care settings pursuant to this section may not otherwise administer medications or represent themselves as being able to administer medications except to the extent such persons may be able to do so in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Education Law. (3) The training in the administration of medications must be provided by a health care provider or registered nurse who has been certified by the office to administer the office approved curriculum. (4) The training must be documented and must include, but need not be limited to the following: (i) Training objectives; (ii) a description of the methods of administration including principles and techniques of application and dispensation of oral, topical, medication patches and inhalant medication, including the use of nebulizers, and the use of epinephrine auto-injector devices when necessary to prevent anaphylaxis in emergency situations with respect to the various age groups of children; (iii) administering medication to an uncooperative child; (iv) an evaluation of whether the trainee demonstrates competency in: (a) understanding orders from the health care professional or licensed authorized prescriber; (b) the ability to correctly carry out the orders given by the health care provider or licensed authorized prescriber; (c) recognition of common side effects of medications and ability to follow written directions regarding appropriate follow-up action; (d) avoidance of medication errors and what action to take if an error occurs; (e) understanding relevant commonly used abbreviations;
Education Experience Person responsible for program supervision functions (Director) Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years of direct experience working with children less than 13 years of age, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR New York State Children's Program Administrator credential AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR School Age Child Care Credential or other Office recognized credential specific to the school-age developmental period. AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. OR Two years of college with 18 credits in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND Two years of direct experience working with children under the age of 13 years including at least one year in a supervisory capacity in a child care program or related field of work. . Group Teacher Associate's degree in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field AND No additional experience required OR