Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Manitoba
Becoming a foster family in Manitoba means providing a safe home to a child or youth in care. As part of preparing to care, a current first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so caregivers can handle everyday emergencies.
The first-aid requirement
In Manitoba, foster homes are licensed under the Foster Homes Licensing Regulation made under The Child and Family Services Act, which requires the home to meet health and safety standards. First-aid and CPR training is commonly required or arranged by the licensing agency as part of caregiver preparation, but it is expected under agency practice rather than fixed by a single explicit statutory clause.
The certificate is confirmed by the licensing Child and Family Services agency handling your file. It is one requirement in addition to the home study and the assessment of your suitability to foster, and should be kept current.
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
- Province of Manitoba — CFS Manual 1.5.2 Licensing and Licensing Appeals
- Province of Manitoba — CFS Manual 1.5.4 Care Responsibilities
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
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