Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Uganda

Becoming a foster parent in Uganda means taking parental responsibility for a child placed in your care by a care order. Being ready for everyday emergencies — through a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate — is part of the readiness expected of a carer, alongside the medical and suitability checks.

The first-aid requirement

In Uganda, foster care is governed by the Children Act (Cap 62) and its 2016 amendment, under which a foster parent takes parental responsibility by way of a care order and must be in good physical and mental health, verified by medical examination, with a clean record and a home found suitable by a probation and social welfare officer. First aid is not named as a stand-alone rule, but a current first-aid and CPR certificate from a recognized organization is commonly expected so carers can respond to injuries, choking or cardiac arrest.

Placement and supervision rest with the probation and social welfare officer and, where required, the court, which assess the home and the child's welfare. A first-aid certificate is one element of readiness — kept current — in addition to the assessment, and never a substitute for it.

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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