KRS 199.464: Course for foster parents on prevention and recognition of pediatric

abusive head trauma.

(1) A foster parent who receives a child younger than the age of five (5) years for

placement shall undergo a one and one -half (1.5) hour continuing education session

one (1) time every five (5) years covering the prevention and recognition of

pediatric abusive head trauma as defined in KRS 620.020. A current qualifying

foster parent shall demonstrate completion of this educational session by December

31, 2013.

(2) The educational session required in this section shall address risk factors related to

pediatric abusive head trauma, and the methods to reduce the risk of pediatric

abusive head trauma in the foster or adoptive home. Training in recognizing

pediatric abusive head trauma may be designed in collaboration with organizations

and agencies that specialize in the prevention and recognition of pediatric abusive

head trauma approved by the secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family

Services.

(3) The Cabinet f or Health and Family Services may promulgate an administrative

regulation to implement this section.