Nationally Recognised Training
First Aid in
Education & Care
1–2 Days
3 Year Renewal
No Prerequisites
Education & Childcare
2
1–2 days
3 Years
ARC
ABOUT THIS COURSE
HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting is the specialist qualification for educators, teachers and childcare workers — meeting ACECQA and National Quality Framework requirements.
This course extends standard first aid with specific focus on infant, child and adolescent emergencies. It includes detailed training on anaphylaxis (with auto-injector practice) and asthma management — the two leading causes of preventable death in school-age children.
The qualification meets the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and is approved by ACECQA for educators in early childhood settings.
Units of Competency
What’s Included
Your Statement of Attainment will cover the following nationally recognised unit:
What You Will Learn
Course Content
- DRSABCD adapted for infants, children and adolescents
- AED use on children over 1 year
- Asthma emergencies and inhaler/spacer technique
- Common childhood injuries and illnesses
- Diabetic emergencies in young people
- Documentation and reporting in education settings
- Paediatric CPR — infant, child and adult techniques
- Anaphylaxis recognition and EpiPen administration
- Choking response — infant, child and adult
- Febrile convulsions and seizure management
- Communication with children, parents and emergency services
Assessment
How You’ll Be Assessed
Practical Performance Tasks
Written Assessment
Who Should Attend
Is This Course Right for You?
- Early childhood educators and family day care providers
- Primary and secondary school teachers
- Outside school hours care (OSHC) staff
- Sports coaches and youth group leaders
- Parents wanting paediatric-focused first aid skills
Course Details
Entry Requirements
- No formal prerequisites — open to all
- Minimum 14 years of age
- Physical capacity to kneel and perform CPR on a manikin on the floor
- Appropriate attire — long pants and closed-in shoes
- Valid Unique Student Identifier (USI) required for certification
- Working with Children Check recommended for those working with minors
USI Required
Ready to Book?
Group bookings available — we come to you, or you come to us.
How We Deliver
Flexible Training Options
We come to you, or you come to us.
Face-to-Face
Full day — minimum contact time as per unit
All theory, practical training and assessment completed in a single session with your trainer.
Blended Learning
Reduced face-to-face — theory completed online
Complete theory at your own pace online, then attend a practical skills and assessment session.
Workplace / Onsite
We come to you – any format
We deliver at your workplace. Ideal for groups – custom scheduling including outside business hours.