Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR New Mexico

Becoming a foster or kinship parent in New Mexico means offering a safe home to a child in state care through the Children, Youth and Families Department. Completing CPR and first-aid training designed for foster families is part of the preparation to care for a child.

The first-aid requirement

In New Mexico, licensure of foster and adoptive homes is handled by the Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), and CPR/first-aid training for foster families — covering CPR, first aid and managing emergencies specific to children in care — is provided and expected as part of becoming licensed. The certification is valid for two years.

This is recognized by CYFD, and the certificate must be kept current from a recognized organization. It is one requirement in addition to the home study, background checks and the assessment of parenting suitability.

Severe allergies and anaphylaxis

First-aid training 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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