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English for Specific Careers (ESC) - Education

Education and Workforce Development

Spring 2026

CAN & CPR Trainings

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    • What is CAN training?
    • Who is required to take it?
    • Why CAN training matters?

Monday

VDSS Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Training�

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VDSS Child Abuse & Neglect (CAN) Training��(Mandatory for childcare & education staff in Virginia)

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What Is CAN Training?�

  • Required by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS)
  • Teaches:
    • How to recognize abuse and neglect
    • Legal responsibilities for reporting
    • How to protect children in care

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Who Is Required to Take It?�

  • Childcare providers
  • Daycare staff
  • Early childhood educators
  • Family day home providers
  • Many preschool & after-school staff
  • (Often required before employment or within first 30 days)

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Training Topics�

  • Types of child abuse:
    • Physical
    • Emotional
    • Sexual
    • Neglect
  • Signs & warning indicators
  • Mandated reporter responsibilities
  • How and when to report concerns

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Format & Length�

  • Online, self-paced
  • Takes 1–2 hours
  • Available through VDSS-approved platforms
  • Certificate issued upon completion

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Cost�

  • FREE (VDSS-approved online training)
  • No renewal fee
  • Certificate may need periodic renewal per employer

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Certification & Documentation�

  • Completion certificate required for:
    • Licensing files
    • Employer records
  • Must be kept on file for VDSS compliance
  • Employers may audit training records

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Why CAN Training Matters�

  • Protects children’s safety and wellbeing
  • Ensures legal compliance
  • Reduces risk for providers and programs
  • Builds a culture of accountability and care

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Summary

  • Free, online, mandatory in Virginia
  • Focuses on child protection and reporting

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How to find the CAN training?

  • Virginia Department of Social Services’ Child Abuse and Neglect Training
  • Access here: https://dss.virginia.gov/abuse/cps.cgi

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Wednesday

First Aid/AED/CPR training

(Required for many education & childcare roles)�

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CPR & First Aid Training�Preparing staff to respond to medical emergencies

    • What Is CPR training
    • Who Needs CPR Training?
    • What the Trainings Covers
    • Why It’s Important

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What Is CPR Training?

  • CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) teaches lifesaving techniques
  • Focuses on emergency response for:
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Choking
  • Breathing emergencies
  • Often combined with First Aid and AED training

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Who Needs CPR Training?

  • Childcare providers
  • Preschool & early childhood educators
  • Paraprofessionals & teacher assistants
  • After-school program staff
  • School staff working with children

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What the Training Covers�

  • Adult, child, and infant CPR
  • Use of AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
  • Choking response
  • Basic First Aid:
    • Bleeding
    • Burns
    • Allergic reactions
    • Seizures

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Format & Length

  • In-person or blended (online + skills test)
  • Typically, 3–6 hours
  • Includes hands-on practice
  • Certification valid for 2 years

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Certification Providers (Virginia)

  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Local training centers & community colleges
  • Some employers/school divisions offer onsite training

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Cost

  • Typically, $60–$120
  • May be:
  • Employer-paid
  • Reimbursed
  • Included in onboarding

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Why It’s Important

  • Saves lives
  • Meets licensing & employment requirements
  • Builds confidence in emergency situations
  • Required for VDSS-licensed childcare programs

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Where to complete the training?

  • Contact Shakib Mahmud, Education Coordinator to schedule for First Aid/AED/CPR training.
  • Shakib.mahmud@ccda.net