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

Course Information

The HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid Response in an Education & Care Setting unit is designed for educators, childcare workers, individuals working with children and infants, support staff, and carers working within an education and care setting who are required to respond to first aid emergencies, including asthmatic and anaphylactic emergencies. This comprehensive course equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide a first aid response, life support, and management of a casualty until medical assistance arrives. It covers a wide range of scenarios and medical emergencies that can occur in an educational environment.

This course aligns with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) regulations.

It covers first aid qualifications, anaphylaxis management, and emergency asthma management.

 

By the end of this course, participants will learn the following:

  • Legal and ethical requirements
  • DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation) action plan
  • CPR techniques on adults, children, and infants
  • Use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Managing shock and bleeding
  • Asthma and anaphylaxis management
  • Managing fractures, sprains, and dislocations
  • Head, neck, and spinal injuries
  • Choking and airway obstruction
  • Diabetes, epilepsy, and seizures
  • Bites, stings, and poisoning
  • Heat and cold-related emergencies
  • Incident reporting in an education and care setting

By the end of the completion of the HLTAID012 course, participants will be able to:

1. Introduction to First Aid
• Basic principles of first aid
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Responsibilities of a first aider

2. Assessment and Management of Emergency Situations
• Recognize and respond promptly to emergency situations.
• Perform a primary survey using DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation).

3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Performing CPR on infants, children, and adults
• Safely and effectively use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Managing a casualty who is unconscious but breathing

4. Managing Unconscious Casualties
• Manage casualties who are unconscious but breathing.
• Place an unconscious casualty in the recovery position.

5. First Aid for Common Medical Conditions
• Recognize and respond to asthma attacks.
• Manage severe allergic reactions, including the use of EpiPens for anaphylaxis.
• Respond to diabetic emergencies.
• Provide first aid for epilepsy and seizures.
• Poisoning

6. Injury Treatment
• Assess and provide first aid for fractures, sprains, and strains.
• Manage head, neck, and spinal injuries.
• Provide first aid for burns, scalds, and wounds.
• Control bleeding using appropriate techniques.

7. Environmental Emergencies
• Recognize and provide first aid for bites and stings.
• Manage heat-related illnesses (heat stroke, heat exhaustion).
• Manage cold-related illnesses (hypothermia).
• Bites and stings
• Heat and cold-related illnesses

8. First Aid for Common Childhood Conditions
• Manage febrile convulsions in children.
• Respond to common infections and illnesses in children.
• Administer medications correctly in an emergency situation.

9. Practical Skills Application
• Apply bandages and dressings correctly.
• Use asthma inhalers and spacers effectively.
• Participate in simulated first aid scenarios to enhance practical skills.

10. Communication and Documentation
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and emergency services.
• Accurately document incidents and the treatment provided.
• Provide clear, concise information to healthcare professionals.

11. Psychological First Aid
• Provide emotional support to children and adults during an emergency.
• Recognize signs of stress and trauma.
• Offer reassurance and comfort to casualties and bystanders.

12. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
• Understand and adhere to legal and ethical considerations in providing first aid.
• Recognize the importance of maintaining confidentiality and gaining consent.

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
  • Age: Participants must be 14 years or older. Those under 18 must provide parental consent. 
  • Education level: Students have completed Year 10 in the Australian school system or equivalent
  • Language Proficiency: Adequate language, literacy and numeracy skills (Australian Core Skills Framework-ASCF Level 1) to comprehend course material and complete assessments.
  • Computer Literacy:
    • Have access to a computer with Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint installed, and PDF reader capabilities
    • Have access to an internet connection
    • Have access to a smart phone, video camera or web camera
  • Communication: Demonstrate the ability to find and understand workplace policies and procedures, and effectively convey incident details verbally and in writing.
  • Online Pre-study Learning (E-Learning) Learners enrolled in Provide CPR, must complete an online learning module (e.g. multiple-choice questions) before attending practical session. It covers the theoretical aspects of CPR. You will have access to our online Leaning Management System (LMS) to complete online pre-study learning module once your booking is confirmed.
  • Physical Fitness: Physical capability to perform CPR on the floor is required for successful completion. Practical assessments require you performing CPR on the floor on a manikin for at least 2 minutes without interruptions. If you have any medical conditions or special needs that may prevent you doing this exercise, please notify us.
  • Proof of Identity: Learners are required to bring photo ID, such as a driver’s licence or passport on the day of training.
  • USI (Unique Student Identifier): You must provide us with the USI. If you do have not have one, please create your USI here Or give us consent at the time of booking to create your USI.

If you’re studying a nationally recognised training in Australia from 1 January 2015, you will be required to have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). Student information of USI can be found here: USI – Student Information.

COURSE DELIVERY MODE

Blended learning with a combination of

  • Online modules (Online Pre-study Learning)

Student should allow themselves for about 6 to 8 hours depending on their capability for completing online modules i.e. by reading and answering questions.

  •  Face-to-face: practical sessions

A 5-hour Face-to-face practical session is conducted in a classroom environment

 

COURSE DURATION
Duration: 11 hours (Online and Face-to-Face)
ENROLMENT

How to Enrol

 To enrol in the HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course, visit our website and complete the registration/ booking form HERE.  (Connect Enrolment FORM)

We also offer group bookings and on-site training options for educational institutions and childcare facilities.

For more information or assistance, contact us. Email: [email protected]
PRACTICAL COURSE DELIVERY LOCATION AND TIME

Address: L 9, 120 Spencer St Melbourne 3000

9:00am-1:00pm
ASSESSMENT METHODS

Participants will be assessed through a combination of practical demonstrations, quizzes, and participation in role-play scenarios.

  • Knowledge Assessment: Demonstrate understanding of CPR principles through written or quizzes.
  • Practical Skills Assessment: Be evaluated on your ability to perform CPR techniques on adult, child, and infant manikins.
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Operation Assessment: Showcase your competency in operating an AED under simulated conditions
FACTORS TO CONSIDER / GENERAL ILLNESS

To ensure competency, the assessment criteria require learners performing uninterrupted CPR on an adult manikin placed on the floor for at least 2 minutes.

If you have any physical limitations that might impact your ability to complete the course, please contact us (Email: [email protected]) before booking to discuss potential accommodations.
CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment for HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.

Statement of Attainment will include the following unit 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

This certification is valid for three (3) years.

Safe Work Australia recommends renewing HLATID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification every 12 months to maintain the currency of the skills and knowledge.
What You Will Learn in a Basic First Aid Course

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Attend?

    1. Early Childhood Educators and Caregivers
    • Childcare center staff
    • Preschool and kindergarten teachers
    • Nannies and babysitters
    1. School Staff
    • Primary and secondary school teachers
    • Teacher aides and classroom assistants
    • School administrative staff
    1. Sports and Recreation Staff
    • Coaches and sports instructors for children’s activities
    • Staff at youth clubs and recreational centres
    1. Health and Community Service Workers
    • Community service workers who engage with children
    • Social workers and youth workers
    1. Parents and Guardians
    • Parents who want to be prepared for emergencies involving their children
    • Foster parents and guardians responsible for the care of children
    1. Education and Care Volunteers
    • Volunteers working in educational settings or child care centers
    • Individuals volunteering in youth camps or community programs
    1. Aspiring Childcare and Education Professionals
    • Students studying early childhood education, teaching, or childcare
    • Individuals planning to pursue a career in child care or education
    1. Anyone Involved in Child Supervision
    • School bus drivers and attendants
    • Staff at after-school care programs
    1. Organizations and Institutions
    • Institutions that require their staff to be trained in child-specific first aid
    • Organizations focused on child welfare and safety

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Instructors: Learn from experienced and certified trainers.
• Hands-On Training: Engage in practical, scenario-based exercises.
• Nationally Recognised: Gain a certification that is recognized across Australia.
• Comprehensive Emergency Skills: Acquire the confidence and ability to respond effectively in a variety of emergency situations.