HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
For childcare workers‚ educators and support staff working within educational and care settings who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthmatic and anaphylaxis treatment for emergencies in infants, children and adults.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Target Audience:
Childcare workers‚ educators and support staff working within an educational and childcare setting. Also suitable for parents wanting child-focused, comprehensive, accredited first aid training.
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Specific licensing requirements, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and/or relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority
This unit of competency may contribute towards approved first aid, asthma and anaphylaxis training under the Education and Care Services National Law, and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
Specific licensing requirements, including requirements for refresher training, should be obtained from the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and/or relevant state/territory Work Health and Safety Regulatory Authority
Learning Outcomes:
- On successful completion of this course students will receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment
- Units of Competency: HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation, HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support, HLTAID011 Provide first aid, HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting
Learning Methods:
Demonstration of practical skills‚ participation in role-plays, analysis of case studies and a theory assessment.
Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the adult manikin on the floor.
Please note it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the adult manikin on the floor.
Program Benefits:
- Have the knowledge & confidence to potentially save a child's life
- Learn how to identify asthma and anaphylaxis signs and symptoms
- Learn in a safe, practical and comfortable environment
- Meet your workplace health and safety obligation with the education sector
Content:
- Legal and other requirements
- Basic Life Support - DRSABCD
- CPR and AED
- Abdominal injuries
- Allergic reaction
- Anaphylaxis: Signs and triggers
- Asthma: Signs, triggers and bronchodilators
- Bleeding and wound care
- Burns and scalds
- Cardiac emergencies
- Choking and airway obstruction
- Crush injuries
- Diabetes
- Drowning
- Envenomation
- Extremes of heat and cold
- Eye and ear injuries
- Head, neck and spinal injuries
- Musculoskeletal injuries: fractures and dislocations, strains and sprains
- Needle stick injuries
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Respiratory distress
- Seizures / convulsions
- Shock management
- Stroke
- Unconsciousness
Select a location
Australian Capital Territory
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
New South Wales
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 3 & 4 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | BROOKVALE | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 4 & 5 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Sydney | 9 | $240.00 | |
| 5 & 6 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Fairy Meadow | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 2 & 3 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Sydney | 8 | $240.00 | |
| 30 November - 1 December 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Sydney | 9 | $240.00 |
Northern Territory
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 6 & 7 February 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 14 & 15 February 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 13 & 14 March 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 18 & 19 March 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 1 & 2 May 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 3 & 4 June 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 24 & 25 July 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 13 & 14 August 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 21 & 22 August 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 11 & 12 September 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 28 & 29 October 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 27 & 28 November 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | KATHERINE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 10 & 11 December 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | CASUARINA | 2 | $240.00 |
Queensland
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
South Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 3 & 4 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 19 & 20 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 26 & 27 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Aldinga Beach | 6 | $240.00 | |
| 30 & 31 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 16 & 17 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 27 & 28 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 3 | $240.00 | |
| 18 & 19 December 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | ADELAIDE | 3 | $240.00 | |
| 26 & 27 February 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Munno Para | 8 | $240.00 |
Tasmania
No courses are currently scheduled, contact us to register interest.
Victoria
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 26 & 27 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Frankston | 1 | $240.00 | |
| 30 & 31 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | North Melbourne | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 2 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Traralgon | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 14 & 15 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | North Melbourne | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 21 & 22 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Frankston | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 27 & 28 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | North Melbourne | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 4 & 5 December 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Box Hill | 3 | $240.00 | |
| 12 & 13 December 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | North Melbourne | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 8 & 9 January 2024 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | North Melbourne | 2 | $240.00 |
Western Australia
| Date | Time | Location | Places | Cost | |
| 18 & 19 October 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | East Perth | 2 | $240.00 | |
| 1 & 2 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | Welshpool | 3 | $240.00 | |
| 2 & 3 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | East Perth | 4 | $240.00 | |
| 13 & 14 November 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | East Perth | 3 | $240.00 | |
| 11 & 12 December 2023 | 09:30 am - 04:00 pm | East Perth | 3 | $240.00 |
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