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HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting
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Career Calling Education
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In this course, you will learn the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting is trained in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
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Course Code: |
HLTAID012 |
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Course Title: |
Provide First Aid in an education and care setting |
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Mode of Delivery: |
Blended Online learning plus face-to-face classroom training and assessment |
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Duration: |
This is a blended course with self-paced online learning and face-to-face training. Before attending the face-to-face training, students will need to complete their online learning. Online learning will take approximately 4 – 6 hours. Face-to-face training and assessment will take 4 hours in a classroom environment. |
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Pre-requisite |
We deliver our courses in a blended/mixed mode delivery. This requires completing an online pre-course assessment before attending the practical session. The assessment workbook must be completed, along with your LLN assessment, at least 24 hours before attending the training day where you implement your practical skills. |
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Assessment: |
Written, scenario-based, and practical assessments. |
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Age Requirements: |
Minimum age is 15 Years |
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Certificate Provided: |
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation valid for 12 months HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support valid for 36 months (3 years) HLTAID011 Provide First Aid valid for 36 months (3 years) HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting valid for 36 months (3 years) |
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Potential Job Roles |
Potential job roles on completion of this program include:
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Course Fees |
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This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.
The course is fully accredited and nationally recognised training, and upon completion, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting.
This qualification is considered the industry standard for a range of workplace roles and employment categories, including childcare, School-based services, family daycare services and/or to study Nursing.
It is the minimum qualification for workplace First Aid Officers and is now a pre-requisite by ACECQA.
This course presents the following key skills and knowledge:
1. Respond to an emergency situation.
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
2. Perform CPR procedures
Perform CPR in line with Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines.
Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles
Display respectful behaviour towards casualty
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 casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles
3. Communicate details of the incident
Accurately convey incident details to emergency services
Report details of incidents 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 information in line with statutory or organisational policies
4. Review the incident
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
Students who successfully complete their HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an education and care setting course and are marked competent will receive a certificate.
The student must have provided a verified USI (Unique Student Identifier) and completed all requirements of this course.
Career Calling Education is a Registered Training Organisation No. 45459
This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
This course is for students with existing first aid experience or for those who are new to first aid and comfortable learning in a blended delivery setting.
Participants must have the physical capacity to perform 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on the floor.
First Aid is about dealing with real-life situations that may involve you, colleagues, family, or friends. The training will expose you to conditions and scenarios that can be confronting. So, we ask that you come prepared to face situations that may be challenging for some.
First Aid scenarios and practice can be physically demanding on your back and knees, especially while performing CPR, so please advise staff if you have any physical restrictions. Also, please wear comfortable, non-restrictive clothing on the training day.
We prefer that candidates are at least 15 years of age when attending first aid training. Please be aware that if you are under 18, a parent or guardian must sign and accept responsibility for your enrolment.
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
If you have a limitation that would affect your ability to complete the course, please call to discuss this before booking.
