Embark on a journey to enhance your childcare skills with our nationally accredited HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting course. Tailored for those working with children, this program covers crucial areas such as anaphylaxis, asthma, and general first aid. Endorsed by the Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA), our course ensures compliance with the highest standards.

Mapping: HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (superseded HLTAID004 Provide An Emergency First Aid Response In An Education And Care Setting).

Nationally Accredited Course

This course is specifically designed to meet the needs of people working in the childcare and early childhood learning industry. This course is tailored towards anyone working with children. It covers child-specific first aid in many high-risk areas such as anaphylaxis and asthma as well as common injuries and resuscitation. The Australian Children’s Education & Care Authority (ACECQA) has endorsed this course as meeting their requirements for anaphylaxis, asthma, and first aid training.

Assessment is through a combination of practical first aid activities and a written test paper. You will be required to demonstrate CPR on a manikin on the floor.

Course Outline
The Child Care First Aid course presents the following key skills and knowledge:

• Recognise and assess an emergency situation
• Ensure safety for self, bystanders and casualty
• Assess the casualty and recognise the need for First Aid response
• Seek assistance from emergency services
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the guidelines established by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC)
• Provide First Aid in accordance with established First Aid principles
• Ensure casualty feels safe, secure and supported
• Obtain consent from casualty where possible
• Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible
• Operate First Aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions
• Monitor the condition of the casualty and respond in accordance with First Aid principles
• Accurately convey incident details to emergency services
• Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures
• Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form
• Report details of incidents involving infants and children to parents or caregivers
• Follow appropriate workplace or site procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory or organisational policies
• Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required
• Contribute to a review of the First Aid response as required.

Course Code: HLTAID012
Course Title: Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
Mode of Delivery: e-Learning plus face-to-face classroom training and assessment
Duration: Complete E-Learning, and
1-day attendance for practical assessment, or
2-day face to face training sessions available
Course Format : This is a blended course with self-paced online learning (e-Learning) and face-to-face training. Before attending the face-to-face training, students need to complete their e-Learning, which can be done in one sitting or over several sessions. Depending on the student’s learning ability, they should allow up to 6 hours for reading and e-Learning. Face-to-face training and assessment takes 5 hours in a classroom environment.
Assessment : Written, practical and scenario-based assessment
Age Requirement: Minimum age is 14 Years
Certificate Valid: Competencies included on Statement of Attainment
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting – Valid for 36 months (3 years ) from the date of course completion
HLTAID011 Provide First Aid – Valid for 36 months (3 years) from the date of course completion
HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support – Valid for 36 months (3 years) from the date of course completion
HLATID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation – Valid for 12 months from the date of course completion.

Contact NSTA Central RTO 32292 – Your Trusted Partner in First Aid Education:

At NSTA Central, your journey to mastering child care first aid begins with us. For inquiries, guidance, or enrollment details, feel free to reach out to our dedicated team. As a Registered Training Organization (RTO 32292), we take pride in offering quality education that aligns with industry standards. Your safety and competence are our top priorities. Contact us today, and let NSTA Central empower you with the essential skills needed in an education and care setting.

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