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All classes are offered for residents of the Central District Health Department only in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties.

Check the calendar for the next offering of these classes.
Registration Required. Registration begins one month prior to each class

Keeping Families Safe

Presenter:Susie Simmons, REHS
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Lead, radon and hazardous products in the home will be discussed. Information will be given on lead poisoning and how to recognize the health effects and lead in the home. Radon facts and the dangers of exposure will be discussed. An A-Z guide to hazardous products and hidden home and childcare facility hazards.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Strengthening Families Part II

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN, PHN Nurse Consultant
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Participation in this one of eight series will help provide tools to strengthen families who come to your facility as well as your own facility team.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Food Allergies in the Childcare Setting

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN, PHN Nurse Consultant and Renee Kinler, NP
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Current information on food allergy basics including day to day management, how to be prepared for the what, when, how and why of anaphylaxis and the use of the "epi pen".
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Medication Administration

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN, PHN Nurse Consultant
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Examine policy options to improve safe medication administration. Become confident in the use of the "epi pen" and managing the choking infant or child.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

The Importance of Imaginative Play in Young Children

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN, PHN Nurse Consultant
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Explore how vitally important open-ended, creative and inclusive play is for the healthy development of young children as you develop an awareness of the Alliance for Children's outreach project "Where Do Children Play?". As you compare and contrast natural and spontaneous pretend play with activity-guided creative play, you might even experience a little of the magic of your own playfulness.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Second Hand Smoke / Asthma

Presenter: Lindsay Byars, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Presenter:Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
SIDS is the cause of death for nearly 2500 infants in the U.S. 20% of SIDS deaths occur in the home of someone other than the parent. Review prevention, risks, and help for the caregiver.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Playing It Safe This Summer

Presenter:Susie Simmons, EHS
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Do you know what to do when it come to outdoor safety? More than 20,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency rooms each year due to injuries from playground equipment. Gear up for the summer season with some helpful tips on playground, pool and food safety.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Policies and Procedures

Presenter:Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
This session will assist you to establish quality, consistency, and accountability so parents and staff can comply with the working components of your business. Opportunities for sharing what works from your and different facilities will be provided and encouraged.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 6,8

Asthma and Allergy Essentials for Child Care Providers

Presenter: Lindsay Byars and Cindy Mason, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Up to date information on asthma and allergy symptoms, triggers, and statistics. We will discuss deciphering activity levels in poor air quality and high pollen months and introduce the NEW SLIDE RULE from the DEQ and how to get automatic reminders on what levels of activity are permitted during peak asthma attack months.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B

Food Safety in the Child Care Setting

Presenter: Ann Potcher, REHS, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
The most effective way to prevent food borne illness is handwashing. What else can be done to reduce the risk of food borne illness in the child care setting? Come to the class to learn.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B

Ways to Enhance Children's Physcial Activity and Nutrition - Part One

Presenter: Nancy Rush, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Parents and caregivers have a big impact on shaping the behavior of children. This two hour class focuses on a discussion of healthy weight, energy balance, food choices, and portion control. Participants are encouraged to also complete Part 2.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B

Ways to Enhance Children's Physcial Activity and Nutrition - Part Two

Presenter: Nancy Rush, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Parents and caregivers have a big impact on shaping the behavior of children. Participation in Part 1 is encouraged, but not required. This two hour class focuses on Energy Out: increasing physical activity and reducing screen time.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B

Early Childhood Caries and the Effects of Oral Health on Pre-term/Low Birth Weight Babies

Presenter: Carolyn Brammer , Dental Hygenist, CDHD
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Information on what causes and prevents Caries in young children will be discussed along with what child care providers can do to help this cause.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing credit
City Code: B

Safety Tips for the Holidays

Presenter: Susie Simmons, EHS
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
The holidays start with Halloween and end with New Years. This class will cover safety issues for Halloween costumes and tips for cooking for holiday meals, gift buying, and holiday decorating.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: B

Immunization Review

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Increase your understanding, decrease your confusion about immunizations, policies, exemptions, timing, etc.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Understanding Common Behavior Problems

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Children's misbehaviors are their way of expressing feelings that they don't know how to express in other ways. We'll talk about self-control, child choice vs. time out, problems, prevention, and biting, temper tantrums, name calling, and aggression.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: A
ISTARS code: 3

Food Safety Awareness

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
The major cause of food contamination is mishandling of food. Let's keep our children and staff safe from food poisoning.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Let's Talk About Health and Asthma

Presenter: Lindsay Byars
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Illness concerns, exclusions/inclusions, policies, medications and understanding asthma will be discussed.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Sniffles and Sneezes, Communicable Diseases

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Transmission, prevention, environment and specific diseases - Fifths, Hand, Foot, and Mouth, Head Lice, Hepatitis A and B. and AIDS will be discussed.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hour licensing and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: B
ISTARS code: 8

Growth and Development -- Age Appropriate Activities

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
A child's development follows an orderly pattern. We'll discuss development and appropriate toys/activities for children ages birth to preschool.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit
City Code: A
ISTARS: 1

Autism - Problems with Communication Relationships and Reasoning

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
ASD's are a group of development disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Scientists do not know yet exactly what causes these problems. We will discuss signs, symptoms, treatment, and strategies to deal with children with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome in childcare.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: A
ISTARS: 3,9

Are you ready? Child Care and Emergency Preparedness

(For home childcare providers only)
Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Disasters can strike quickly and without warning. Childcare providers may be forced to evacuate the neighborhood or stay confined inside the facility. Since the US is involved in uncertain times, it is important to develop emergency plans. We will discuss what should be considered in planning and developing policies and procedures.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: B
ISTARS: 2,8

Promoting Oral Health

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Help children stay healthy by preventing teeth decay, promoting fluoride, varnish and sealants, and learning about the development of teeth. Dental activities will be provided.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: B
ISTARS: 2,8

Is Your Child Care Facility Safe?

Presenter: Susie Simmons, EHS
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Child safety issues are always changing. Stay educated and up to date on childcare products that may be unsafe in your facility. This workshop will cover what a childcare provider can do for emergency events and how to assist in the recovery effort by helping children cope with the traumatic event.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: B
ISTARS: 8

Helping Children Cope

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Department,
707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise
Help children deal with tragedies, stress and/or crisis in their young lives.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: B
ISTARS: 3

Fresh Air for Little Noses

Presenter: Joanne Graff, CFCS
Location: Central District Health Dept., 707 N. Armstrong Place
Improve the health of children by keeping them away from the poisons of secondhand smoke. Learn how to encourage and support families in their efforts to make their homes and cares smoke free.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call Barb 327-8547
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit.
City Code: B

Appetites and Mealtimes

Presenter: Daleen Nelson , RN
Location: Central District Health Dept., 707 N. Armstrong Place
Learn about feeding children, food acceptance, choices, and misbehaviors.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: B
ISTARS: 8

Building Blocks to Brain

Presenter: Daleen Nelson, RN
Location: Central District Health Dept., 707 N. Armstrong Place
Learn about attachments, interactions, brain cells and neurons, language development, and Sharing vs. Taking Turns.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED - REGISTRATION BEGINS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO EACH CLASS.
Cost: Free
To Register: Call 327-7499
Credit: 2 hr. licensing credit and/or ISTARS credit.
City Code: A
ISTARS: 1

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Upcoming Class Dates

For full class descriptions, please see information in left hand column. All class times are 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For class registration, please call 327-7499.