441—113.8(237) Foster parent training.
	113.8(1) Preservice training. All foster parent applicants shall complete the following training before licensure and the placement of the child(ren) in their home:
	a. 	Orientation pursuant to rule 441—117.2(237);
	b. 	Preservice training pursuant to rule 441—117.1(237);
	c. 	Preservice training, which shall include:
	(1)	An agency-approved medication management training,
	(2)	A face-to-face cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training,
	(3)	Mandatory reporter training on child abuse identification,
	(4)	The reasonable and prudent parent standard training,
	(5)	Lessons teaching foster parents how to support a child’s overall well-being and emotional needs; and
	d. 	Mandatory reporter training on child abuse identification and reporting before initial licensure and every three years thereafter as required by rule 441—112.10(232) and 441—subrule 117.8(3).
	113.8(2) In-service training. All licensed foster parents shall complete six hours of in-service training annually as required by rule 441—117.7(237).
Each foster parent shall maintain certification in face-to-face CPR and first-aid training.
This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.5A.
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