Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Jamaica

Becoming a foster family in Jamaica means providing a safe, temporary home for a child through the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). Applicants undergo a medical examination, are supervised by a social worker and must complete training offered by the Agency. Holding a current first-aid and CPR certificate is widely expected as part of caring for a child in your home.

The first-aid requirement

Foster care in Jamaica is administered by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), which requires applicants to submit to a medical examination, accept supervision by a social worker and take part in the Agency's training and preparation. While the published requirements centre on suitability and this preparation, a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to everyday emergencies — injuries, choking, cardiac arrest — including CPR for children and infants.

Where required, the certificate is recognized by the CPFSA and kept current through periodic renewal. It is one element of caregiver readiness that supports — and does not replace — the medical check, home assessment and the parenting skills the Agency looks for.

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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