Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Alabama

Becoming a foster parent in Alabama means providing a safe, temporary home to a child in state care. Among the qualifications set by the Department of Human Resources: each caregiver must hold a current CPR and first-aid certificate before a child is placed.

The first-aid requirement

Under the Alabama Minimum Standards for Foster Family Homes (Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-29-.02), each caregiver must hold a current infant-child CPR certificate and a current first-aid certificate from a recognized organization; where infants and young children are cared for, pediatric and infant training is required. CPR completed entirely online is not accepted for foster-parent approval.

The requirement is administered by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Office of Residential Licensing. Certification must be kept current and available for inspection, and it is one requirement in addition to the family assessment, home study and the ongoing annual in-service training expected of approved foster parents.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

A recognized first-aid certificate covers recognizing and responding to severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), including the use of an epinephrine auto-injector.

How to meet it

A recognized, up-to-date first-aid and CPR certificate meets this requirement. It is in addition to the required training or assessment, and is renewed periodically.

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Training aligned with the latest emergency-care standards

Our CPR, AED and first-aid training is developed in line with the most recent international guidelines for emergency cardiovascular care and first aid.

We rigorously follow the recommendations of ILCOR (International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation), the international body responsible for the scientific evaluation and development of global resuscitation standards. These recommendations serve as a reference for health organizations, institutions and professional orders worldwide — and are updated as scientific and clinical evidence evolves.

Keep your skills current with confidence

Every intervention can make a difference. Keeping CPR and emergency-care skills current is both a professional requirement and a responsibility toward patients, colleagues and the public.

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