PRIOR TO BECOMING LICENSED
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CPR
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First Aid training
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SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training. This training is required for all caregivers who provide care for infants and children under school age.
WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR OF BEING LICENSED
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8 hours of training during the first year. CPR and First Aid training does not count in the 8 hours the first year. The SIDS and Shaken Baby training, as well as Child Passenger Restraint training, will count in the 8 hours.
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Two of the training hours must be in child development the first year.
ONGOING TRAINING
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8 hours of training per year.
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CPR must be repeated every 3 years and does count toward the 8 hours of required training.
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The Shaken Baby Syndrome video must be viewed every year by caregivers providing care for infants and children under school age. This does not count toward the 8 hours of training.
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Providers caring for infants must complete SIDS training every 5 years. Providers caring for infants and children under school age must complete Shaken Baby Syndrome training every 5 years. This training does count toward the 8 hour training requirement.
BEFORE TRANSPORTING CHILDREN
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Before transporting children you must take an approved Child Passenger Restraint training course approved by the State Department of Safety. This must be repeated every 5 years.
SUBSTITUTE TRAINING
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When children are present, at least one caregiver must be currently trained in CPR and First Aid. There is an exception to this requirement if the substitute is employed less than 30 hours during a 12 month period. CPR must be completed every 3 years.
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SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training must be completed by all caregivers prior to providing care for infants and children under school age. This training must be completed every 5 years. The Shaken Baby Syndrome video must be viewed annually by those caring for infants and children under school age.
ADULT CAREGIVER AND HELPER TRAINING
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Adult caregivers must participate in a minimum of 8 hours of training annually.
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Helpers must participate in a minimum of 6 hours of training annually.
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All adult caregivers and helpers must complete SIDS/Shaken Baby syndrome training prior to caring for infants or children under school age. This training must be completed every 5 years. The Shaken Baby video must be viewed annually if caring for infants and children under school age.
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If the adult caregiver is alone in the residence for more than 30 hours in a year, they must have CPR and First Aid training. CPR must be completed every 3 years.
