Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Nigeria

Becoming a foster parent in Nigeria means providing a temporary, safe home to a child in need of care. Being able to handle everyday emergencies — through a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate — is part of the readiness expected of a carer, alongside the social welfare assessment.

The first-aid requirement

In Nigeria, foster care sits within the Child Rights Act, 2003, which is domesticated and applied differently by each state, so approval, screening and any training are handled by state ministries of women affairs and social development rather than a single national standard. No provision names first aid on its own, 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 oversight rest with the relevant state social welfare authority and, where required, the court, which assess the home and the carer's suitability. 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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