Current license holders must have a total of 16 hours of training annually. The 16 hours of training must include but is not limited to the following requirements:
- Child Development and Learning; Behavior Guidance (two hours annually) *
Courses under Knowledge and Competency Framework Area 1 (I. Child Development and Learning) or Knowledge and Competency Framework Area 2c (II.C. Promoting Social and Emotional Development) meet this requirement.
- Supervision for Safety (two hours annually)*
Complete a two-hour active supervision course each year.
Health and Safety I and II for Family Child Care are each required every five years. Health and Safety I and II will satisfy the active supervision training requirement in the year completed.
- SUID: Sudden Unexpected Infant Death*
Course is required for providers caring for children birth � 12 months of age. Course is required online or in person every two years. On the �off year,� providers can watch the DHS approved SUID videos in lieu of the class.
Minnesota Department of Human Services SUID videos
SUID and AHT videos together count toward one hour of training. Training verification is located at the bottom of the video web page and should be printed off as proof of viewing.
- AHT: Abusive Head Trauma*
Course is required for providers caring for children birth � 5 years of age. Course is required online or in person every two years. On the �off year,� providers can watch the DHS-approved AHT videos in lieu of the class.
Minnesota Department of Human Services AHT videos
SUID and AHT videos together count toward one hour of training. Training verification is located at the bottom of the video web page and should be printed off as proof of viewing.
- Pediatric CPR (must be in person every two years)
- First Aid (every two years)
- Child Passenger Restraint (every five years if transporting children)
*Minnesota Center for Professional Development approved trainings only. Trainings can be completed in-person or online and can be accessed on the Develop website.