Welcome to Healthy Child Care Arkansas online training!   All of our professional development courses are FREE to early care and education providers, and offer Professional Development Registry (PDR) credit.  

We offer 2 types of online training:  

1.  HCCAR TRAINING COURSES developed by our team of UAMS healthcare professionals are in the process of migration to Naptime Academy. 
  • Autism Basics Course (Modules 1-5):  NOW AVAILABLE through this link: https://learn.naptimeacademy.com/learn/signin
  • Managing Challenging Behaviors (7 modules, 7.5 total hours): Currently unavailable. Will be available shortly.
  • Filling the Well: Working with Families in Challenging Situations (3 modules, 3 total hours): Currently unavailable. Will be available shortly.

2.  HCCAR-HOSTED training course for early care and education providers offered is the Arkansas Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training.  This course is available through this link: https://learn.naptimeacademy.com/learn/signin

  • These PDR-approved courses are also offered free of charge to you. 

 LET'S GET STARTED!   

PDR#57153: Basics Course (ABC) Module 1: Autism Basics
January 01, 2023 12:00 - December 31, 2024 12:00
In this 1-hour module #1 of the 5-part ABC series, Dr. Jayne Bellando of Healthy Child Care Arkansas provides information about behaviors that are seen in children with autism spectrum disorders. This training will help you understand what those behaviors are and how to look for them.
PDR#57157: Autism Basics Course (ABC) Module 3 What do we know about autism? A game show
January 01, 2023 12:00 - December 31, 2024 12:00
In today’s world, an overwhelming amount information comes from many different sources such as TV, radio, and the internet. It can be challenging to figure out which information is factual or useful. In this 0,5 hour module 3 of the 5-part ABC series, Dr. Maya Lopez of Healthy Child Care Arkansas will discuss common topics of misinformation regarding autism that we encounter in our daily lives, in a lively question and answer format.
PDR #57158: Autism Basics Course (ABC) Module 5: Behavioral Challenges & Interventions
January 01, 2023 12:00 - December 31, 2024 12:00
The 1 hour 5th module of the 5-part ABC series will help you understand some of the common behavior challenges for children on the autism spectrum. Dr. Jayne Bellando will offer suggestions of easy and inexpensive interventions that can be used in your classroom setting.
PDR #57154: Autism Basics Course (ABC) Module 2: Common Medical Issues in Autism
January 01, 2023 12:00 - December 31, 2024 12:00
In this 0.5 hour module 2 of the 5-part ABC series, Dr. Maya Lopez of Healthy Child Care Arkansas discusses medical conditions that are frequently seen in children with autism.
PDR#57156: Autism Basics Course (ABC) Module 4: Helping families access evaluation and treatment for their child
January 01, 2023 12:00 - December 31, 2024 12:00
In the 0.5 hour Module 4 of the 5-part ABC series, Dr. Maya Lopez of Healthy Child Care Arkansas will help you to become more skillful in addressing your concerns about developmental progress with a child’s family.