Professional Development / Training

Self-Learning Modules

ECELS-Healthy Child Care PA offers 9 topics as self-learning modules. Anyone who wants to improve care for children may use the online materials on the ECELS website. The self-learning modules are entirely online and many have the option to send their responses electronically.   

Pennsylvania early care and education providers may submit their work on self-learning modules to ECELS for review to earn state-authorized professional development credit. Review of modules by ECELS for state-authorized professional development credit requires a per person co-pay for each completed self-learning module (SLM). ECELS offers self-learning modules and recorded webinars on a fee-for-service basis.  The fee is $15.00 per person/per topic.  

You may submit by Flipcause, or via check or money order, payable to PA AAP.

When ready to submit a module, select "Click Here to Order SLM Reviews" and complete and submit the form.

Flipcause Instructions: (After completing and submitting the necessary forms) (1) Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive your Flipcause invoice and (2) Make sure your email address or name on your Flipcause account match your evaluation forms.  (3) Submit your payments via Flipcause.

If you are a director paying for a staff member, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. stating who you are paying for. You may submit your work entirely online by completing the Survey Monkey Assessment Questions or by downloading the response sheets, inserting your answers and returning by email or fax to ECELS. Be sure to follow the instructions in the "Important Reminders" box when you submit your work for ECELS to review for professional development credit.

An ECELS staff member will review your documentation and provide help if needed to successfully complete the required learning tasks. Processing of self-learning modules and approval of credit on the PD Registry may take 2-4 weeks after submission for review. For additional information or assistance, contact ECELS at 800-243-2357 or 484-446-3003, or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. (Updated 8/2022) 

Behavior: Managing Challenging Behaviors in Young Children - Self Learning Module (2 hours)

Child Abuse and Neglect (Child Abuse Mandated Reporter) - Self Learning Module (3 hours)

Emergency Planning - Self Learning Module (2 hours)

Fire Safety in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Program (New) -- Self Learning Module (3 hours)

Immunization - Self Learning Module (2 hours)

Indoor Air Quality - Self Learning Module (2 Hours)

Infants and Toddlers: Tips for Providing Quality Care - Self Learning Module (2 hours)

Infections Spread by Contact with Blood or Other Body Fluids

Oral Health Basics - Self Learning Module (1 hour)

Pest Management: Integrated Pest Management - Self Learning Module (3 Hours)

Important Reminders

  • Each module must be independently completed for credit.
  • The per person fee is $15.00 for each module or recorded webinar submitted.    
  • Use the Module and Webinar Payment Form  when submitting for multiple people from one site.

Ready to submit your module to ECELS?
Be sure to include for each person's work:

  • All required module documents.
  • A completed Registration Form
  • The per person fee is $15.00 for each module or recorded webinar submitted.

For more information, please contact ECELS or call 800-243-2357.

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