Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Oregon

Becoming a certified foster (resource) parent in Oregon means providing a safe home to a child in the care of the Department of Human Services. First-aid and CPR training is required for certain placements and is a valuable part of preparing to care for any child.

The first-aid requirement

Under Oregon's resource-home certification rules (OAR Chapter 413, Division 200), applicants and foster providers who care for a child with significant medical needs must hold current first-aid and CPR certification from a recognized training agency, appropriate to the age of the child; youth-offender foster homes must also hold a valid CPR/first-aid certificate. For other placements, the training counts toward the required hours and is widely expected.

This is recognized by the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS). Foster parents complete 30 hours of training every two years to maintain certification, and any required certificate must be kept current. It is one requirement in addition to the home study, background checks and the assessment 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.

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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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