Childcare First Aid Training

HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting

This Childcare First Aid Training course gives educators, childcare workers, teachers, education support staff and carers the skills to respond to first aid emergencies involving infants, children and adults. Furthermore, the course follows Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines, legal requirements and workplace procedures.

As a result, participants can respond more confidently during medical emergencies in education and care settings.

In addition, participants learn how to recognise illness and injury, contact emergency services, perform CPR, use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), administer asthma medication and use adrenaline auto-injectors.

Throughout the course, you will also learn basic anatomy and physiology, the differences between adult, child and infant CPR, the Chain of Survival, and treatment for common illnesses and injuries. Consequently, you will be better prepared to protect children and others in your care.

Why Choose Childcare First Aid Training?

This course has been specifically designed for people working in childcare centres, schools, kindergartens, early learning centres and other education environments. Therefore, every practical activity reflects realistic workplace situations.

During this Childcare First Aid Training course you will learn how to:

• Perform CPR on adults, children and infants
• Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Recognise and manage asthma emergencies
• Administer an adrenaline auto-injector for anaphylaxis
• Manage choking incidents
• Treat bleeding and shock
• Respond to fractures, sprains and dislocations
• Provide first aid for snake and funnel-web spider bites
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and emergency services
• Complete workplace first aid documentation
• Recognise psychological impacts following an incident
• Understand basic anatomy and physiology relevant to first aid
• Understand the Chain of Survival and why early intervention improves outcomes

Consequently, participants gain the confidence and practical skills required to provide first aid in education and care settings until emergency services arrive.

Assessment Activities

Assessments are conducted during the face-to-face training session and include both practical demonstrations and theory assessment. Additionally, all practical assessments are based on realistic emergency situations.

Practical Assessment

The assessor will observe participants completing the following practical tasks:

• Perform CPR on an adult using an AED and place the casualty into the recovery position
• Complete a First Aid Incident Report based on a simulated emergency
• Perform CPR on a child
• Perform CPR on an infant
• Manage a casualty experiencing anaphylaxis
• Manage a casualty experiencing asthma
• Respond to a choking emergency
• Treat non-life-threatening bleeding and shock
• Manage a nosebleed
• Treat fractures and dislocations
• Manage sprains and strains
• Provide first aid for snake and funnel-web spider bites

Theory Assessment

A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions must be completed successfully.

Nationally Recognised Units

Successful participants will receive nationally recognised certification for the following units:

• HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
• HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid
• HLTAID010 – Provide Basic Emergency Life Support
• HLTAID009 – Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

The certificate will be issued by Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.

To view full unit details, please visit www.training.gov.au.

Course Delivery

This course can be delivered at an Emcare WA Pty Ltd training facility or onsite for schools, childcare centres and workplace groups. Alternatively, participants may complete the online learning component before attending the practical assessment.

Course Duration

• Online with face-to-face: Pre-course online learning followed by a one-hour practical assessment session.
• Face-to-face: Minimum duration of 8 hours.

Work Placement Arrangements

No work placement is required for this course.

Entry Requirements

Participants must:

• Be physically capable of completing practical demonstrations, including two minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor and rescue breathing techniques on manikins.
• Have access to a computer, smartphone or tablet with internet access if completing the online learning option.

Learner Rights, Responsibilities and Support

Enrolment is completed through Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Before attending your course, please review the Student Handbook for information about learner rights, responsibilities, complaints, appeals and available support services.

Course Fees and Payments

• Please refer to our booking calendar for current course fees.
• Refund and Fee Protection Policy: Please refer to the Student Handbook.
• Payment Terms: Individual participants pay upfront, while group booking payment terms are arranged between the client and training provider.

Assessment Requirements

Participants must successfully complete both practical and theory assessments to achieve competency. Once all assessments have been completed successfully, nationally recognised certification will be issued.

Related First Aid Courses

You may also wish to expand your emergency response skills by completing one of these nationally recognised courses:

• Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
• CPR Training (HLTAID009)
• Advanced First Aid Training (HLTAID014)
• Advanced Resuscitation Training (HLTAID015)
• Remote First Aid Training (HLTAID013)
• Asthma & Anaphylaxis First Aid Training

Likewise, these related courses provide a clear pathway from basic first aid through to advanced workplace emergency response training.

Refund, Deferral and Cancellation Policy

For information regarding refunds, non-attendance, deferrals and cancellations, please refer to our Deferral and Cancellation Policy.