Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Utah
Becoming a foster family in Utah means providing a safe, caring home to a child who cannot remain with their birth family. Among the requirements to complete before certification and placement: holding current CPR and first-aid training.
The first-aid requirement
In Utah, the licensing rule for foster homes (Utah Admin. Rule R501-12) requires the agency to verify completion of CPR/first-aid training before issuing an initial or renewal certification and before a foster child is placed in the home. The training must be comparable to recognized layperson CPR and first-aid courses and is obtained from a recognized provider.
This certification is overseen by the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) together with the Office of Licensing, and updated CPR/first-aid training is required when the previous certification is more than two years old. The certificate is one requirement in addition to the home study and evaluation of parenting suitability.
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.
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.
See the recognized first-aid courses in your regionReferences
- Utah DHHS — Foster Care Licenses (Office of Licensing)
- Utah Administrative Rule R501-12 (Foster Care Services)
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
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