This course provides practical training for workers within an education and care setting to respond to first aid emergencies in line with legal and workplace requirements, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
It teaches how to identify illness or injury, access emergency services, safely provide first aid treatment using action plans, equipment and resources, for CPR, defibrillation, administering an autoinjector for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, immobilisation for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains and strains, for bleeding and shock and other conditions.
You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, managing an infant or child with an acute illness, or who requires an immediate ambulance response and conveying incident details to parents, caregivers and emergency services.
The course covers completing incident documentation and debriefing for improvement of response, recognising psychological impacts, talking with children about their emotions and seeking help as required.
This course is delivered and assessed on behalf of Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909
Our HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to respond confidently to emergencies involving infants, children and adults. You’ll learn CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management, choking, bleeding control, burns, fractures, seizures and other essential first aid skills needed in education and care environments.
3 hours online pre-study + 3 hours practical face-to-face
First Aid Support delivers professional Onsite Childcare First Aid Courses training at your workplace or preferred venue across Sydney and surrounding areas.
Our onsite group training is available for a minimum of 3 participants, making it a cost-effective and convenient solution for businesses, childcare centres, schools, healthcare providers, and community organisations.
Contact us today to discuss your group training requirements and receive a personalised quote
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
*Important note: In order to issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face – The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 7 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions.
This certificate has an industry recommended renewal period of 36 months
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909. Please refer to the student handbook located on the RTO website allenstraining.com.au (https://allenstraining.com.au/students/student-handbook) for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Performance tasks and practical scenarios:
Documentation – The student must complete all documentation according to the required standard:
Theory assessment: A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice questions.
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
| Learning | I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback. |
| Reading | I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions. |
| Writing | I can write short notes or fill out a simple form. |
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Oral Communication |
I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment. |
| Numeracy | I can count and use simple numbers. |
