Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Tanzania

Becoming a foster parent in Tanzania means giving a family home to a child who cannot live with their own family. Being ready for everyday emergencies — through a recognized first-aid and CPR certificate — is part of the preparation expected of a carer, alongside approval by a social welfare officer.

The first-aid requirement

In Tanzania, foster care is governed by the Law of the Child Act (Cap 13) and the Foster Care Placement Regulations of 2012, under which a person over 21 of high moral character and integrity is approved as a 'fit person' by a 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 a social welfare officer and, where required, the Commissioner's approval. A first-aid certificate is one element of readiness — kept current — in addition to the home and suitability assessment, and never a substitute for approval.

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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