Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-303 - Training Requirements
A.
Before OLR issues an initial license, the applicant shall complete and submit
evidence of completion of:
1. The minimum
number of hours of training required by A.R.S. §
8-509;
2. The training curriculum approved by the
Department, which includes training in how to exercise the reasonable and
prudent parenting standard;
3. CPR
training, which requires the demonstration of CPR skills, and is taught by an
instructor certified by a nationally recognized association such as the
American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, or the National Safety
Council; and
4. First aid training,
taught by:
a. An instructor certified to teach
first aid that conforms to the requirements of a nationally recognized
association such as the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council;
or
b. A doctor of medicine,
physician assistant, registered nurse, paramedic, or emergency medical
technician who has a current license or certification to practice.
B. After, initial
licensure as required by A.R.S. §
8-509
the foster parent shall:
1. In addition to
CPR certification and first aid training complete a minimum of six hours of
training on topics relevant to the health, growth, development, or welfare of a
child, or as recommended by OLR, the licensing agency, or the Child Placing
Agency;
2. Present evidence of
current CPR certification that meets the standards specified in subsection
(A)(3); and
3. Present evidence of
current first aid training that meets the standards specified in subsection
(A)(4).
C. The applicant
or foster parent shall complete additional training required by the Department,
licensing agency, or Child Placing Agency based on the specific needs of the
foster parent or of a foster child.
D. OLR may waive the requirements for CPR and
first aid training if the foster parent has current certification or licensure
as a doctor of medicine, physician assistant, registered nurse, paramedic, or
emergency medical technician.
E.
OLR may waive the requirement for CPR training if an applicant or foster parent
has a physical limitation preventing them from performing CPR, unless the
applicant or foster parent demonstrates that he or she can perform CPR with
tools or devices designed for that purpose. A signed physician's statement
shall document the limitation. OLR may, at its discretion, restrict the license
of such a foster parent to a specific foster child or population.
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