If an employee is hired after September 30, when must they complete CAAT?

• A. Within 7 days of employment
• B. Within 30 days of employment and annually by September 30 thereafter
• C. Within 60 days
• D. Within 90 days

Answer: (B)

The main idea is ensuring new hires get trained promptly and stay current with annual refreshers. CAAT must be completed within 30 days of starting so incoming staff are immediately equipped to recognize and report suspected child abuse or neglect. Then it must be completed annually by September 30 each year to maintain up-to-date knowledge. This pairing—a 30-day initial window plus a yearly by-September-30 deadline—keeps training timely for new employees and establishes a consistent annual cycle for everyone. Shorter windows (like 7 days) can be impractical during onboarding, while longer windows (60 or 90 days) would push the annual refresh beyond the required deadline, creating gaps in compliance.