Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards
First Aid & CPR Barbados
Becoming a foster family in Barbados means providing a safe, caring home for a child in need through the Child Care Board. Applicants are approved, supervised and supported by the Board and must be willing to accept training. 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 Barbados is a partnership between the Child Care Board and an approved individual or couple; prospective carers are assessed and must be willing to accept training and supervision. While the Board's published requirements centre on the applicant's suitability and the home assessment, a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate is commonly expected so a carer can respond to common emergencies — injuries, choking, cardiac arrest — including CPR for children and infants.
Where required, the certificate is recognized by the Child Care Board and kept current through periodic renewal. It is one part of caregiver readiness and is in addition to — not a substitute for — the home study, background checks and the parenting skills the Board looks for.
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
- Barbados Child Care Board — FAQs (Foster Care)
- Barbados Child Care Board
- ILCOR — International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation
Content is being updated.