Indiana Administrative Code
Title 470 - DIVISION OF FAMILY RESOURCES
Article 3 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 4.7 - Child Care Centers; Licensing
Section 4.7-33 - Basic first aid training

Universal Citation: 470 IN Admin Code 4.7-33

Current through September 18, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.2-4

Sec. 33.

All caregivers and other persons counted in child/staff ratios shall have training in basic first aid as follows:

(1) Prior to opening a child care center, at least one (1) caregiver shall have current training or the expiration date shall be no later than three (3) years from the training date in the administration of basic first aid and be on duty at all times. Additionally, all infant and toddler staff shall have current training in basic first aid.

(2) Except as stated in subdivision (1), training for all other staff shall be completed within six (6) months of employment and at least every three (3) years thereafter.

(3) Basic first aid training shall include rescue breathing and first aid for choking and shall be consistent with basic first aid training developed by the American Red Cross or the National Safety Council for First Aid Training Institute.

(4) The offered first aid instruction shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(A) Hemorrhage.

(B) Poisoning.

(C) Choking.

(D) Shock.

(E) Seizures.

(F) Head injuries.

(G) Artificial respiration.

(5) Written records of current certification of first aid training shall be maintained at the child care center for at least three (3) years.

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