Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Oklahoma
Becoming a foster parent in Oklahoma means providing a safe home to a child in state care through the Department of Human Services. Being prepared for a medical emergency, through recognized first-aid and CPR training, is part of caring for a child in placement.
The first-aid requirement
In Oklahoma, foster parents complete pre-service training through OKDHS, and first-aid and CPR certification is required for specialized foster care providers; for traditional Bridge resource families, a current first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly required by the agency before a placement. It ensures caregivers can respond to injuries, choking and cardiac arrest.
This is recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) and its contracted agencies, and the certificate must be kept current from a recognized organization. It is one requirement in addition to the pre-service training, the home study and the assessment of parenting suitability.
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
- Oklahoma Human Services — Become a Foster Parent
- OAC 340 — Training requirements for specialized foster care
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
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