Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Guatemala

Becoming a temporary foster family in Guatemala means welcoming vulnerable children and adolescents into the home. The Secretaría de Bienestar Social (SBS) requires passing a psychosocial study and a training stage; first-aid and CPR training is commonly expected as part of care, although it is not explicitly listed among the requirements.

The first-aid requirement

The SBS temporary family fostering program, through the Departamento de Acogimiento Familiar Temporal (DAFT), requires passing a psychosocial study, a clean criminal and police record, a Registro Nacional de Agresores Sexuales (RENAS) certificate and a training stage, among other requirements. Current first-aid and CPR training — choking, wounds, cardiac arrest, including CPR for children and infants — is reasonably expected as part of that preparation, although it is not explicitly listed in the official requirements.

Training and accreditation are recognized by the SBS. The training is in addition to the psychosocial study and expected parenting skills, and should be kept current.

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.

See the recognized first-aid courses in your region

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 region

References

Content is being updated.