Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Guyana

Becoming a foster family in Guyana means providing a safe home for a child in need through the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA). Applicants are assessed, trained and supervised by the Agency under the Childcare and Development Services Act. 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 Guyana is managed by the Childcare and Protection Agency (CPA) within the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security, under the Childcare and Development Services Act 2011; applicants complete an assessment, background checks and preparation before a child is placed. While the published criteria centre on suitability and the home assessment, a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to everyday emergencies — injuries, choking, an unresponsive child — including CPR for children and infants.

Where required, the certificate is recognized by the CPA and kept current through periodic renewal. It is one element of caregiver readiness that supports — and does not replace — the home study, background checks and the demonstrated ability to care for a child.

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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