All providers shall, within ninety days after the date of employment, complete and obtain documentation of orientation training in the following areas:
- (1) Prevention and control of infectious diseases;
- (2) Prevention of sudden infant death syndrome and the use of safe sleep practices, if infant care is provided;
- (3) Administration of medication;
- (4) Prevention of and response to an emergency due to food allergies and other allergic reactions;
- (5) Building and physical premises safety;
- (6) Prevention of shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, if infant care is provided;
- (7) Emergency preparedness and response planning for an emergency resulting from a natural disaster or man-caused event;
- (8) Handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biological contaminants;
- (9) Precautions in transporting a child, if the program provides transportation;
- (10) Recognition and reporting of child abuse and neglect;
- (11) Pediatric first aid;
- (12) Pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation; and
(13) Child development.
Before a provider may care for children without supervision, the provider must complete orientation training in each of the areas listed in this section.
Health and safety requirements, 45 C.F.R. § 98.41.
Source: 49 SDR 124, effective July 3, 2023 .
General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16 .
Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16 (1)(3)(6) .