Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Alberta

Becoming a foster family in Alberta means offering a caring, temporary home to a child or youth who needs one. As part of getting approved, caregivers are required to complete first-aid and CPR training and provide the certificate to their agency.

The first-aid requirement

In Alberta, foster caregivers approved under the Child, Youth and Family Enhancement Act must complete first-aid training with CPR (Level C) from a recognized organization and submit the certificate to their Child and Family Services authority or delegated agency. It builds the ability to respond to common emergencies — injuries, choking, cardiac arrest — for adults, children and infants.

The certificate is verified by the fostering authority or agency handling your approval and is part of the required caregiver training. It is one requirement in addition to the home assessment and the evaluation of your parenting suitability, and must be renewed to stay current.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

First-aid training includes recognizing and managing 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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