Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR North Carolina

Becoming a foster parent in North Carolina means providing a safe, temporary home to a child who cannot remain with their own family. Among the requirements before a child is placed: holding current first-aid and CPR certification.

The first-aid requirement

Under North Carolina rule 10A NCAC 70E.1117, foster parents must complete certification in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and universal precautions before a foster child is placed with the family, with CPR appropriate for the ages of the children in care. The Division does not accept web-based training for this certification.

This is recognized by the NC Division of Social Services and the supervising agency, which must also ensure foster parents are trained in medication administration before a child is placed. The certificate must be kept current and is one requirement in addition to the 30 hours of TIPS-MAPP training, the home study and the assessment of parenting suitability.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

Because supervising agencies also require training in medication administration, foster parents are prepared to manage children's prescribed medications, including emergency medications such as an epinephrine auto-injector for severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis).

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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