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).

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

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.

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