Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Minnesota

Becoming a foster family in Minnesota means providing a safe, temporary home to a child who cannot live with their own family. CPR training is part of the requirements, along with orientation on emergency procedures and infant-safety training. It is one condition within the licensing process rather than a qualification on its own.

The first-aid requirement

Under Minnesota Rules Chapter 2960 (requirements for foster family settings) and related licensing rules, a caregiver must be trained in CPR, including techniques for infants and children and the treatment of obstructed airways, with the training repeated at least once every two years and documented. CPR training must follow a recognized curriculum incorporating hands-on skills.

Foster caregivers must also complete orientation on emergency procedures and, where infants or young children are cared for, sudden-unexpected-infant-death and abusive-head-trauma training. These requirements are administered by Minnesota's licensing authorities and are in addition to the home study and family assessment — they do not by themselves qualify a person to foster.

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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