Preventative Health and Safety Practices (EMSA Approved Training)

Preventive Health and Safety Training

Preventive Health and Safety Practices (PHSP) is an 8-hour course required for California childcare providers as part of the 16-hour initial training that also includes Pediatric First Aid and CPR.

The PHSP course covers important topics such as infection control, injury prevention, nutrition, and lead poisoning prevention. It is offered by various organizations, both in-person and online, and must be approved by the  California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA).

Below is a list of agencies that offer this EMSA-approved course free or at low cost.

Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc.
📍 Oxnard
📞 (805) 485-7878 ext. 1512
🌐 English / Spanish

Community Connection for Child Care
📍 Bakersfield
📞 (661) 861-5271
👥 Contacts: Janet Hernandez or Liliana Perez
🌐 English / Spanish
🔗 https://kern.org/community-connection-child-care/for-providers/workshops/

Crystal Stairs, Inc.
📍 South/Southwest Los Angeles
📞 (888) 543-7247
🌐 English / Spanish
🔗 https://www.crystalstairs.org/

Child Care Resource Center
📍 Chatsworth
📞 (818) 717-1042
🌐 English / Spanish
🔗 https://www.ccrcca.org/

Mexican American Opportunity Foundation
📍 Commerce
📞 (323) 313-1625
👥 Contact: Sandy Pablik
🌐 English / Spanish
🔗 https://maof.org/