Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Wyoming

Becoming a foster family in Wyoming means opening a safe, stable home to a child who cannot live with their own family. Among the requirements typically completed for certification: holding current CPR and first-aid training.

The first-aid requirement

In Wyoming, the certification process for foster parents through the Department of Family Services (DFS) includes training on CPR and first aid alongside background checks and other home-care topics. The training builds the ability to respond to common emergencies — injuries, choking, cardiac arrest — and is obtained from a recognized provider.

CPR and first-aid certification is expected as part of DFS certification and is kept current over time. The certificate is one requirement in addition to the home study and evaluation of parenting suitability; carers should confirm the exact certification levels and renewal cycle with their local DFS field office.

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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