Johns Hopkins University
Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out
Johns Hopkins University

Child Housing Assessment for a Safer Environment Teach-Out

Wendy Shields

Instructor: Wendy Shields

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
32 hours to complete
3 weeks at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

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Taught in English
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January 2025

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There are 14 modules in this course

What's included

3 videos3 readings

This module provides educational materials on carbon monoxide safety, guidance for assessing home risks, and strategies to reduce exposure through effective modifications.

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1 video6 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module provides educational materials on the risks of furniture falling, guidance for assessing potential furniture hazards in the home, and strategies to secure furniture for enhanced safety.

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1 video5 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module provides assessors with the knowledge and skills to identify fire risks, assess potential hazards in homes, and implement strategies to prevent fires and enhance safety. Assessors will also learn about tools and techniques for fire prevention and fire safety education.

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1 video4 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module provides assessors with the knowledge and skills to identify bathroom safety risks, assess potential hazards in bathrooms, and implement strategies to prevent falls and enhance safety. Assessors will also learn about tools and techniques for fall prevention and bathroom safety education.

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2 videos9 readings2 discussion prompts1 plugin

This module provides assessors with the knowledge and skills to identify window fall risks, assess potential hazards in the home, and implement strategies to prevent falls and enhance safety. Assessors will also learn about tools and techniques for fall prevention and window falls safety education.

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1 video5 readings2 discussion prompts

This module provides educational materials on stair safety, guidance for assessing risks associated with staircases, and strategies to reduce fall hazards through effective modifications. Assessors will also learn about the importance of proper lighting, handrails, and other safety features in preventing stair-related injuries.

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5 videos12 readings1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module provides educational materials on hot water safety, guidance for assessing risks associated with hot water systems, and strategies to reduce scalding hazards through effective modifications. Assessors will also learn about the importance of proper water temperature settings, and other safety measures in preventing hot water-related injuries.

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1 video5 readings2 discussion prompts

This module provides educational materials on electrical safety, guidance for assessing risks associated with electrical systems in the home, and strategies to reduce hazards through effective modifications. Assessors will also learn about the importance of proper wiring, and other safety features in preventing electrical injuries.

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2 videos5 readings2 discussion prompts1 plugin

This module provides educational materials on poison storage safety, guidance for assessing risks associated with unsafe storage practices in the home, and strategies to reduce hazards through effective modifications. Assessors will also learn about the importance of proper storage techniques, child-proofing methods, and other safety measures to prevent unintentional poisonings.

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1 video5 readings2 discussion prompts1 plugin

This module provides educational materials on window cord safety, guidance for assessing risks associated with window safety in the home, and strategies to reduce hazards through effective modifications.

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1 video5 readings2 discussion prompts1 plugin

This module provides educational materials on stairgate safety, guidance for assessing risks in the home, and strategies to reduce injuries through correct installation, usage, and maintenance. Participants will learn to identify common hazards, recommend safe practices, and emphasize the importance of stairgates as a key injury prevention measure.

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2 readings2 discussion prompts2 plugins

This module provides educational materials on protruding nail safety, guidance for assessing risks in the home, and strategies to mitigate hazards through effective repairs and modifications. Assessors will also learn the importance of regular inspections, proper repair techniques, and proactive maintenance to prevent injuries caused by exposed nails.

What's included

1 video4 readings2 discussion prompts

What's included

1 reading

Instructor

Wendy Shields
Johns Hopkins University
1 Course13 learners

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