FIRST AID COURSE

HLTAID012 Provide Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting 

This nationally recognised course provides the skills and knowledge required to respond to a child or infant experiencing a medical emergency. It includes CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management, basic first aid, and reporting responsibilities. It meets the ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority) requirements for educators and support staff in early childhood, school-age care, and education environments.

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Course Information

Assessment

Theory: Written and/or verbal questions to demonstrate understanding of emergency response procedures and first aid principles

Practical (including physical requirements): Participants will complete CPR and first aid scenarios involving infants, children, and adults using manikins and props. Note: Practical tasks involve kneeling, lifting, bending, and applying compressions. A reasonable level of fitness and mobility is required to complete these tasks effectively.

Who Should Enrol?

• Early childhood educators
• Childcare workers and family daycare providers
• School teachers and teacher aides
• Outside school hours care (OSHC) staff
• Nannies and support workers

What Will I Learn

• Recognising and responding to emergencies involving infants, children, and adults
• Performing CPR and using an AED
• Managing asthma, anaphylaxis, febrile convulsions, and seizures
• Providing first aid for cuts, burns, fractures, bleeding, and choking
• Assessing and monitoring casualty condition
• Completing incident reports and following workplace procedures

Refresher Training

• CPR (HLTAID009): Refresher required every 12 months
• HLTAID012: Full course to be refreshed every 3 years (as per ACECQA and Safe Work Australia guidelines)

Nationally Recognised Training course is delivered face-to-face by qualified and experienced trainers, ensuring a high standard of practical instruction.

Important Information for Participants:

1. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Basic English, reading, writing, and numeracy skills are required.
   
2. Unique Student Identifier (USI): You must hold a valid USI to enrol.
   
3. Identification Requirements: Please bring three forms of identification, with at least one containing a photograph.
   
4. Arrival Time: We recommend arriving at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled course start time.
   
5. Enrolment Terms: For full details, please refer to our Student Handbook.
   

All course materials and handouts are included in your course fee—Full pricing and applicable travel fees are confirmed at the time of booking.