Foster Care
CPR & First Aid Training for Foster Care Parents & Agencies In Georgia & South Carolina
Being a foster care parent is a high calling, and it is our privilege to partner with you along your journey to make an impact in the lives of children in your care. We partner with you by helping you be prepared to care for them when emergencies arise. During our CPR and First Aid course, you will learn everything from treating a nose bleed all the way up to helping someone if they go into cardiac arrest and much more. This is a required training for all Foster Primary and Secondary Caregivers in Georgia by the DFCS and South Carolina by the DSS.
We have options for both groups and individuals.
CPR & First Aid Training Options for Foster Care Parents & Agencies
We have a few different options for you to choose from. All of these options fully meet or exceed the standards of DFCS and DSS.
On-Site Group CPR & First Aid Training
This is a great option for agencies that want to host a class for everyone at the same time. We come to you and get everyone certified that day. This cost $25 a person. This does require a minimum. You can request this training here.
Blended Online CPR & First Aid Training
This is a great option for small groups or individual foster parents or caregivers that don’t have enough for the minimum or prefer the connivence of blended online training. This is a two-part training, meaning you must complete a hands on skills check within 45 days after completing the instruction portion of the course done via Zoom. This option is also $25 a person. Sign for a upcoming online class here.
Join a CPR and First Aid Training Class Near You
Some facilities that we teach at are kind enough to open the class up for people to join. You can join one of these classes if there is one in your area. This allows you to complete all aspects of the course in one sitting and is a great option for those that prefer in-person over the online course but don’t have enough for a group class. This option is $30 per person. Sign up for an upcoming class near you here.
Self Paced Blended Online CPR, First Aid, and AED
This option is great for people who prefer a self paced option and want to take a higher level of training. In this course, you will take a deeper dive into each topic and get certified in how to use the AED. This also requires a hands on skills check within 45 days of completion just like the other online course. This option is $40 a person. Sign up blended training here.
Not Sure What You Need?
We have served with foster care parents for over 23 years and know exactly what you need. Just ask us and we will help you pick what is best for you.
CPR and First Aid Certification Options
Onsite training
We come to your Foster Care Agency and train your parents and staff at your convenience.
In metro Atlanta or Augusta, we do ask for a minimum of 8 during the week and 12 on Saturday. For other areas, view our minimum page to learn more.
We offer two CPR certification options.
If you have an AED on site, you will need the CPR, First Aid, and AED training, which cost $40 per person.
If you do not have an AED on site, the basic CPR and First Aid course will provide you with everything you need to be prepared for an emergency minus the hands on training with the AED. This option cost $25 per person.
Certifications are good for 2 years from the date of the class.
Blended Online Training
We also offer online blended options which are great if you have a smaller group and don’t have enough for the minimum or want the added convenience of doing it online.
There are online options just like onsite training. CPR and First Aid are online in a Live Zoom Training with an Instructor, and the CPR, First Aid, and AED online class is done at your own pace individually.
The cost is the same breakdown as onsite. $25 for CPR and First Aid and $40 for CPR, First Aid, and AED.
After completing either online class, the participant will receive a 45-day certificate until participants complete a hands-on skills check.
The hands-on portion is done in small groups and takes about 15 minutes per group. These can either be hosted at your facility or participants can go to skills checks we host at other facilities.
Skills Checks
If you choose to do the online option after completing your online training, you will need to do an in-person CPR skills check. We have locations across Georgia and South Carolina.
This is usually done outside in small, socially distanced groups.
If you would like to host an on-site skills check, there is a $50 fee (total); this is waived if you have 6 or more people. You can request one here.
Do Foster Care Parents and Caregivers Need Fire Safety Certification?
Fire Safety Training it’s self is not required, however Foster Care Parent’s home must meet certain Fire Safety requirements which we talk about how to do in our Fire Safety class. This is also just a great way insure the safety of your everyone in your household.
In this course, you will learn about fire prevention, how to evacuate if a fire does happen, how to teach about fire safety to kids and families, and more.
How to Get Fire Safety Certified
Onsite training
We come to your Foster Care Agency and train your Foster Care parents in Fire Safety best practices for Foster Care parents at your convenience. Parents will learn how to prevent fires in their homes, as well as how to respond if there were to be a fire. We also cover how to teach children about Fire Safety.
In metro Atlanta or Augusta, we do ask for a minimum of 8 during the week and 12 on Saturday. For other areas, view our minimum page to learn more.
Participants earn a 3 year Fire Safety Certification. It is approved by the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s office.
$25 per person
Online Training
The online Fire Safety option is the same great class but done from the convenience of your home via Zoom, and unlike the CPR class, no skills check is required. So once you finish the zoom class, that is the end of the training.
- Classes are done online in a Live Zoom Training with an Instructor.
- They will complete an online test to show their knowledge.
- Will be sent certificate and places in the state system.
- This is an instructor-led Fire Safety course that is held via Zoom.
This online course is also approved by the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s office.
Just like a traditional class, participants can interact with their instructor and ask questions. The instructor can tailor the class to the specific needs of the participants.
This class takes approximately 3 hours.
$25 per person. No minimum is required.
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