This CPD approved online course gives greater awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to reduce cases by offering practical and effective ways to reduce the risks by using safe sleeping practices. The Safer Sleeping for Babies training course is suitable for those working with babies and new parents.
Greater awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one of the most effective ways to reduce cases. This course is designed to do just that whilst ensuring learners gain knowledge on practical and effective ways to reduce the risks
This course, Safer Sleeping for Babies, gives up to date information on how to make sleeping safer for babies and gives advice on lowering the chance of SUDC (Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood).
This safe sleep course gives a wide range of information and guidance, and is aimed at health workers, nursery workers, and those working with babies and new parents.
The safe sleep training course also covers up to date statistics, facts and figures to help learners understand the current levels of (SIDS).
It provides links to organisations that can provide information and help, such as the Lullaby Trust, the Baby Sleep Information Service, and the NHS. This course contains challenges for learners to check their understanding as the course proceeds.
If you are a professional working with babies, children or young people we have a wide catalogue of online safeguarding courses suitable to your role.
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The NHS states that you should place your baby on their back to sleep, in the same room as you, for the first 6 months. Keep your baby's head uncovered – their blanket should be tucked in no higher than their shoulders. If wearing your baby in a sling or carrier, do not cover their head with the sling material or with a muslin. Read more here.
All adults who provide care for infants 12 months or younger are required to be trained in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction practices.
Our course is designed to ensure learners gain knowledge on practical and effective ways to reduce the risks. Safer Sleeping for Babies gives up to date information on how to make sleeping safer for babies and gives advice on lowering the chance of SUDC (Sudden Unexpected Death in Childhood).
This safe sleep course gives a wide range of information and guidance, and is aimed at health workers, nursery workers, and those working with babies and new parents. On completion you will be certified.
Our CPD approved online training course gives greater awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) to reduce cases by offering practical and effective ways to reduce the risks by using safe sleeping practices. The Safer Sleeping for Babies training course is suitable for those working with babies and new parents. You can read more about SIDS here.
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This online course consists of a series of pages in which an instructor will talk learners through the lesson material. Pages may include supporting pictures, graphs, animation or extra sounds to help with the learning where appropriate. Some lessons will include challenges/quizzes to help learners stay engaged and interested in the material. Lessons can be taken in any order and each lesson may be paused and resumed at any stage.
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