Description
CDA Subject Areas:
Planning a safe and healthy learning environment
Advancing children's physical and intellectual development
Supporting children's social and emotional development
Building productive relationships with families
Managing an effective program operation
Maintaining a commitment to professionalism
Observing and recording children's behavior
Understanding the principles of child development and learning
Details
If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
Related Programs
28 Social Work programs on Career School App.
Social Work
Associate Degree
Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
See all 28 Social Work programs →Suggested because Center-Based Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate applies to Social and Human Service Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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