First aid for childcare and families

Keep the two goals separate

Use the named Emergency Child Care certificate route when a job or program requires it. Family CPR practice should not be assumed to provide that employment credential.

Bring the written requirement

For daycare or ECE work, confirm the current employer or program wording before registration. Ask about differences if another first aid certificate is suggested.

Learn through guided practice

Child-focused training combines recognizing emergencies, age-appropriate responses, communication and repeated physical practice. This page is course-selection guidance, not emergency-response instruction.

Plan for the care role

1. Identify whether you need work proof or personal family skills.
2. Bring course names and deadlines when asking for guidance.
3. For several staff members, discuss a group-training plan.

Explore the course options