Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Arizona

Becoming a licensed foster parent in Arizona means providing a safe home to a child in the care of the Department of Child Safety. Among the licensing tasks: applicants must be CPR- and first-aid certified before a license is issued.

The first-aid requirement

Under Arizona Administrative Code R21-6-303 (Training Requirements), foster-parent applicants must be CPR- and first-aid certified to obtain a license, with CPR skills demonstrated and taught by an instructor certified through a nationally recognized association. First-aid training must likewise be taught by a qualified instructor or licensed medical professional.

The requirement is administered by the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS), Office of Licensing and Regulation. Foster parents must present evidence of current CPR and first-aid certification on an ongoing basis; certain medically qualified caregivers may be granted a waiver. The certificate is one requirement in addition to the home study and suitability assessment.

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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