441—109.7 (237A) Professional growth and development. The center director, on-site supervisor, and staff counted as part of the staff ratio shall meet the following minimum staff training requirements:
	 109.7(1) Required training within the first six months of employment. During their first six months of employment, all staff shall receive the following training:
	  a.   	 Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse.
	  b.   	 At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control.
	 109.7(2) Staff employed 20 hours or more per week.
	  a.   	 During their first year of employment, all staff employed 20 hours or more per week shall receive the following training:
	 (1) 	 Certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
	 (2) 	 Certification in infant, child, and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, and Emergency Medical Planning (Medic First Aid) or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
	 (3) 	 Ten contact hours of training from one or more of the following topical areas: child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence. Training received for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, mandatory reporting of child abuse, and universal precautions shall not count toward the ten contact hours.
	 (4) 	 At least four hours of the ten contact hours of training shall be received in a sponsored group setting. Six hours may be received in self-study using a training package approved by the department.
	 (5) 	 Center directors and on-site supervisors shall receive all ten hours of training in a sponsored group setting.
	 (6) 	 Staff who have completed a comprehensive training package of at least ten contact hours offered through a child care resource and referral agency or community college within six months prior to initial employment shall have the first year’s ten contact hours of training waived.
	  b.   	 Following their first year of employment, all staff who are employed 20 hours or more a week shall:
	 (1) 	 Maintain current certification for Iowa’s training for the mandatory reporting of child abuse; infant, child and adult CPR; and infant, child and adult first aid.
	 (2) 	 Receive six contact hours of training annually from one or more of the following topical areas: child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence. At least two of the six contact hours shall be in a sponsored group setting.
	 (3) 	 Center directors and on-site supervisors shall receive eight contact hours of training annually from the topical areas. At least four of the eight contact hours shall be in a sponsored group setting.
	 109.7(3) Staff employed less than 20 hours per week.
	  a.   	 During their first year of employment, all staff who are employed less than 20 hours a week shall receive the following training:
	 (1) 	 Five contact hours of training from one or more of the following topical areas: child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence.
	 (2) 	 At least two of the five contact hours shall be in a sponsored group setting.
	 (3) 	 Staff who have completed a comprehensive training package of at least ten contact hours offered through a child care resource and referral agency or community college within six months prior to initial employment shall have the five contact hours required in the first year waived.
	  b.   	 Following their first year of employment, all staff who are employed less than 20 hours a week shall:
	 (1) 	 Maintain current certification for Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse.
	 (2) 	 Receive four contact hours of training annually from one or more of the following topical areas: child development, guidance and discipline, developmentally appropriate practices, nutrition, health and safety, communication skills, professionalism, business practices, and cross-cultural competence. At least two of the four contact hours shall be in a sponsored group setting.
	 109.7(4) Staff employed in centers that operate summer-only programs. Staff who are employed in centers that operate only in the summer months when school is not in session shall receive the following training:
	  a.   	 Two hours of Iowa’s training for mandatory reporting of child abuse.
	  b.   	 At least one hour of training regarding universal precautions and infectious disease control.
	  c.   	 At least one staff person on duty in the center and outdoor play area when children are present and on field trips shall have certification in American Red Cross or American Heart Association infant, child, and adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
	  d.   	 At least one staff person on duty in the center and outdoor play area when children are present and on field trips shall receive certification in infant, child and adult first aid that uses a nationally recognized curriculum or is received from a nationally recognized training organization including the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, the National Safety Council, and Emergency Medical Planning (Medic First Aid) or an equivalent certification approved by the department. A valid certificate indicating the date of training and expiration date shall be maintained.
	 109.7(5) Training plans. Training shall supplement educational and experience requirements in rule 441—109.6(237A) and shall enhance the staff’s skill in working with the developmental and cultural characteristics of the children served.