Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Trinidad & Tobago

Becoming a foster family in Trinidad and Tobago means giving a child a safe, temporary home through the Children's Authority. Applicants undergo a medical examination, background and psychological checks, a home assessment and training before approval. Holding a current first-aid and CPR certificate is widely expected as part of being ready to care for a child.

The first-aid requirement

Foster care in Trinidad and Tobago is managed by the Children's Authority under the Children's Community Residences, Foster Care and Nurseries Act; applicants complete a medical examination, police certificate of character, in-depth interviews, a home assessment, psychological assessments and training before the Board grants approval. While that training centres on basic childcare and protection, a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to common emergencies — injuries, choking, an unresponsive child — including CPR for children and infants.

Where required, the certificate is recognized by the Children's Authority and kept current through periodic renewal. It is one part of caregiver readiness that is in addition to — never a substitute for — the assessment, background checks and the demonstrated ability to care for a child before placement on the Register of approved Foster Care providers.

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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