Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Nevada

Becoming a foster parent in Nevada means providing a safe, temporary home to a child who has been removed from their own family. Among the requirements to meet: completing approved training that includes basic first aid and CPR, and keeping that certification current.

The first-aid requirement

Under the Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 424), applicants for a license to operate a foster home must complete training approved by the child-welfare agency that includes basic first aid, including training in the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It ensures caregivers can respond to emergencies for children of all ages.

Licensed foster caregivers must maintain current CPR/AED and first-aid certification from a recognized organization, renewed every two years. This is recognized by the Division of Child and Family Services and the county child-welfare agencies, and stands in addition to the home study and the assessment of parenting suitability.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

The first-aid component 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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