©Keep the Beat CPR & First Aid Training Site

Region 1

This page is for foster parents to locate classes

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PAGE BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR YOUR CLASS

Kinship care, relative providers, DCFS adoptive and guardianship familes are welcome to attend these classes. 

Keep the Beat offers this class to ALL caregivers of foster children free of charge. This includes, grandparents, babysitters, etc.   Keep the Beat provides these classes, statewide, free of charge, whether you are licensed or not.

If you require a reasonable accommodation, please provide Keep the Beat with 2 weeks notice.

It is vital that you register for your class you want. Especially for the smaller locations such as, South Bend, Colville, Clarkston, Pullman, Walla Walla, Omak, Port Angeles etc. If we do not have students signed up for a class then we will not hold the class. Please check the website to make sure the class doesnt have the word "canceled" next to it. If we do not have any students signed up by 2 business days before the class is to be held, it will be canceled and posted on this site.

Thank you for your understanding.

PLEASE send your information in an email to keepthebeatdshs@aol.com

In the email list the following...

Student names:
Contact e-mail:
Contact phone:
Date of class:
Location of class:

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL. THANK YOU

Foster Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's):  

Q:  I would like to register for a Foster Parent CPR, First Aid, BBP class.  What information do you need from me in order to register?

A: In order to register you on the class list we need the Date and Location (city) of the class you would like to attend.  We also need your full name including spelling and your phone number.  You will be called or emailed back with confirmation. 

Q: What does your Foster Parent Course include?

A:  Our Foster Parent course is an all-inclusive course. 

This class list meets all of your needs as a foster parent. When you take this class you will have CPR training for all three age groups (infant/child/adult), you will have BBP training (yes this includes HIV in this section), and you will have general first aid training (which also includes basic child safety tips for the home). 

Q: What books/cards/class materials are used?

A: We are all trained instructors with AHA; But due to the foster parent course content we DO NOT use AHA books, or cards. The course you take has much more info then found in any one AHA book, therefore the book and card you receive was designed with forster care requirements in mind. We do not claim that the card or book is in anyway endoresed or used in the standard AHA classes.

Q: I am a Foster Parent. What is my cost for the class?

A: There is no cost to any Foster Parent (in the process or lisensed), Respite providers, or caregivers of foster children. 

Q: Do you provide child care during classes?

A: Sorry, No we do NOT provide child care.  However, if it is IMPOSSIBLE for you to find child care you may bring the child(ren) with you to class.  Please note:  If there is too much of a distraction the instructor may ask you to leave.

Q: I am a Health Care Provider (EMT, Paramedic, Firefigher, First Responder, Nurse, Doctor) that has ALS, ACLS or PALS training.  Do I need to take the entire Foster Parent Course?

A: NO, you need to contact Tamara Fairley directly. You must provide a copy of the training you have and you will be issued you BLS card and certificate for Foster Parents. Please understand that some offices you may deal with do not know or understand the "levels" of training and may tell you that you must take this course. If that is the case; again; contact Tamara Fairley DIRECTLY at 253-804-6074.

Q: The class I want to sign up for says "TBA" for the location. 

A:  This means the class is scheduled as planned but the location is "TO BE ANNOUNCED".  We will call everyone on the class list when a location is confirmed as well as post it on the website. 

Q:I am already current in CPR but I still need the First Aid portion.  Am I able to take only part of the class?

A: If you only need one portion of the class, yes you are able to take only that portion if you wish.  Make that clear when you sign up so we can tell you the correct time to be there and also so we can inform the instructor of the change.

Q: I lost my card and/or certificate.  Can I obtain another one?

A: Yes.  Call us or email us with your Name, Phone number & mailing address as well as the Date and Location you attended the class and we will mail you out another one. 

PLEASE: make copies of your certifiate as SOON as you get it. This will help you incase you cant find the orginal when you need it. We get alot of requests because people misplace them, it can slow things down for you if we have to mail or fax out another one. So play it safe and make copies 

Q: I do not see the city I live in on the class schedule.  Is my city not available?

A:  We have a lot of Foster Parent classes state-wide.  It is difficult for us to reach every city needed.  Please choose from the list available for the closest class to you.

Q: Do you offer in-home Foster Parent classes?

A:  It is difficult for us to squeeze in individual In-home classes for Foster Parents.  If it is an emergency and you can not get into a pre-scheduled class, we will do our best to come to you.  PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT always an option. 

Q:  Do I have to attend the Foster Parent class in the region I live in?

A: No, you can attend any of the pre-scheduled classes.  Does not matter which region you live in.

Q: Will I be receiving a confirmation letter in the mail for the class I signed up for?

A: We do Not mail out confirmation letters.  All confirmations are emailed or done by phone.  Please write down all the class information at this time.

Q: My daughter/Son is 13 years old.  Can they attend your class?

A:  Yes, we encourage anyone over the age of 12 to take the class.

Q: I am not a foster parent and I need certification for my occupation, can I schedule a class?

A: Yes, we can set up a date & time for a class.  It can be held at our training center or your facility.  Which ever you prefer.  You are welcome to attend a pre-scheduled Foster Parent class.  Please call for pricing.

Q: Do you offer an online course?

A:  We do NOT offer and online course.  All of our classes are done in person.  You must attend the class to obtain certification.

Q: I attended the first night of class, however, there was a family emergency and I could not attend the second night.  Can I reschedule for only the portion I missed?

A:  Yes.  When signing up please let us know that information and we will get you into the next available class to complete the course. 

Q:  I have had training in the past several times and only have to "renew" my certification.  Do I need to attend the entire class?

A:  Yes, you still have to attend the entire class.  Our classes are designed to benefit both renewing and first-time students.  Also, the standards are often changing so it is beneficial to attend the entire class.  It does not matter what you may have been told by someone else, we strictly follow our guidelines set down by the agencies that license us and are accountable to them for the training you receive, we DO NOT cut corners.