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Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

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$5.99

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Course Length

2 hours

Delivery Method

Asynchronous eLearning

Category

On-Demand eLearning

Course Summary

Children who are exposed to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face an increased risk for social-emotional, physical, and mental health issues. ACEs include abuse, neglect, parental separation or divorce, and other traumatic experiences before the age of eighteen. This course explores the awareness of trauma in young children and families and discusses the role of the early care and education professional in nurturing resilience. This course will help you to better understand ACEs and trauma.

CEU Credits

0.2 CEUs

CDA Competency Area
  • Content Area III: Positive ways to support children’s social and emotional development
MN KCF Content Area
  • II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development
Level

1 (Beginner)

State Approval
  • MN

This course is designed to be part of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential curriculum. It covers CDA Subject Area 6: Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism. This course can also be taken as a stand-alone learning event or as part of a broader early childhood education curriculum.