Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training for Child Care Providers Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma (SBS/AHT) results from violent shaking or shaking and blunt impact of the head of an infant or small child. SBS and AHT have the potential to result in death or permanent neurological disabilities. According to the National Center of Shaken Baby Syndrome SBS/AHT is the leading cause of child abuse deaths in the U.S. There are 1,300 cases of SBS/AHT a year in the U.S. 80% of children suffer lifelong disabilities 25% die from SBS/AHT Abusive head trauma, which includes shaken baby syndrome, is preventable. Wisconsin statutes and federal child care and development fund standards require regulated child care providers to complete abusive head trauma prevention training. In Wisconsin, child care providers must complete a department-approved training in AHT prevention prior to working with children under age 5. Department-approved training includes information on: Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) The Period of PURPLE Crying® Strategies and challenges of soothing a baby Coping with frustration Having a plan and educating others See Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Abusive Head Trauma / Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training for Child Care Providers to learn more. Find Department-Approved AHT Training Agencies offering the department-approved non-credit entry-level courses called Introduction to the Child Care Profession and Fundamentals of Infant and Toddler Care have included the required SBS/AHT training since July 1, 2005. Effective June 2024, the Principles of Certification Course also includes department-Approved AHT Prevention Training. To find DCF’s FREE web-based Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training please see the Professional Development Network (PDN) Training Calendar and their Abusive Head Trauma page. Once completed, the learner will be able to print or save a certificate of completion. Department-approved Abusive Head Trauma Prevention training events can also found on the Wisconsin Registry training search. See Wisconsin Registry's AHT Verification Guide on how to verify a learning record. For an in-person or virtual AHT Prevention Training for Child Care Providers the trainer must be approved by the department. If you have questions about the qualifications of a specific department-approved trainer please contact DCF Child Care Information Center. Train-the-Trainer Department-approved AHT trainers must approved and qualified to train child care providers using the approved AHT curriculum. If you would like to become an approved AHT trainer you must attend an Abusive Head Trauma Prevention Training for Child Care Providers - Train the Trainer session offered by Thriving Wisconsin. Visit the Wisconsin Registry to find an upcoming in-person or virtual session or contact Thriving Wisconsin. Department-approved trainers must use the department-approved AHT Training Materials. If you have questions about the qualifications of a specific department-approved trainer please contact DCF Child Care Information Center. Note: School districts providing training to middle and high school students please contact DPI’s Family & Consumer Sciences Consultant for more information. SBS/AHT Prevention Brochures for Families Babies Cry, Be Prepared / Los bebés lloran, esté preparade / Me Nyuam Mos Liab Quaj, Npaj Tos Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about Abusive Head Trauma / Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training for Child Care Providers Visit the AHT FAQ page to learn more about AHT training requirements.
