Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR New Hampshire

Becoming a foster parent in New Hampshire means providing a safe, temporary home to a child in the care of the state. Among the requirements before a license is issued: completing pre-licensing training that includes first aid and CPR.

The first-aid requirement

Under New Hampshire foster family care licensing rules (He-C 6446), applicants must complete the DCYF pre-licensing training in its entirety — at least 30 hours — which includes first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The training prepares caregivers to respond to common emergencies for children of all ages.

This requirement is recognized by the Division for Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), and the certificate must be kept current from a recognized organization. It is one requirement in addition to the home study, background checks and the assessment of parenting suitability.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

First-aid training covers recognizing and managing severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), including the use of an epinephrine auto-injector.

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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