Foster families: first-aid and CPR standards

First Aid & CPR Austria

As a foster family in Austria, you give a child a safe home temporarily or longer term. A preparatory training course is mandatory before a first placement, and in several federal provinces a first-aid course is among the requirements.

The first-aid requirement

Taking in a foster child under 14 requires a foster-care authorisation from the local child and youth welfare agency. A preparatory training course is mandatory nationwide; there is no uniform statutory first-aid requirement, but several federal provinces — such as Lower Austria for crisis foster care — require proof of a completed first-aid course alongside a suitability interview, health evidence and a criminal-record certificate.

Suitability and authorisation are checked and recognised by the responsible child and youth welfare agency. The first-aid certificate is in addition to the suitability check and the parenting assessment, and should be kept current.

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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