1. A. Before OLR issues an initial license, the applicant shall complete and submit evidence of completion of:

   1. 1. The minimum number of hours of training required by A.R.S. § 8-509;
   2. 2. The training curriculum approved by the Department, which includes training in how to exercise the reasonable and prudent parenting standard;
   3. 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. 4. First aid training, taught by:

      1. 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
      2. b. A doctor of medicine, physician assistant, registered nurse, paramedic, or emergency medical technician who has a current license or certification to practice.

2. B. After, initial licensure as required by A.R.S. § 8-509 the foster parent shall:

   1. 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. 2. Present evidence of current CPR certification that meets the standards specified in subsection (A)(3); and
   3. 3. Present evidence of current first aid training that meets the standards specified in subsection (A)(4).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Historical Note

New Section made by final exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3479, effective January 24, 2016 (Supp. 15-4).