HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting

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This Nationally Accredited course provides the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines and other Australian national peak clinical bodies.  

It is suitable for all persons who may be required to provide a first aid emergency response, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies, within an education and care setting. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school aged children in outside school hours and vacation programs.  

The course includes:  

• HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
• HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support 
• HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 

Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines recommend that active First Aiders renew Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting every 3 years, and the CPR component every 12 months.  

Blended – E-learning theory with Face-to-Face practical assessment 

• Self-paced on-line to be completed prior to practical session 

Face-to-Face – theory and practical assessment  

• Classroom based theory and practical assessment 

Scenario based practical assessment  

• Workplace training available – assessments contextualised to site requirements 

1. Respond to an emergency situation. 

    1.1. Recognise and assess an emergency situation. 

    1.2. Ensure safety for self, bystanders, and casualty. 

    1.3. Assess the casualty and recognise the need for first aid response. 

    1.4. Seek assistance from emergency services. 

2. Apply appropriate first aid procedures. 

    2.1. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in accordance with the ARC guidelines. 

    2.2. Provide first aid in accordance with established first aid principles. 

    2.3. Ensure casualty feels safe, secure, and supported. 

    2.4. Obtain consent from casualty where possible. 

    2.5. Use available resources and equipment to make the casualty as comfortable as possible. 

    2.6. Operate first aid equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions. 

    2.7. Monitor the casualty’s condition and respond in accordance with first aid principles. 

3. Communicate details of the incident. 

    3.1. Accurately convey incident details to emergency services. 

    3.2. Report details of incident in line with appropriate workplace or site procedures. 

    3.3. Complete applicable workplace or site documentation, including incident report form. 

    3.4. Report details of incidents involving infants and children to parents or caregivers. 

    3.5. Follow appropriate workplace or site procedures to report serious incidents to the regulatory authority. 

    3.6. Maintain privacy and confidentiality of records and information in line with statutory or organisational policies. 

4. Review the incident. 

    4.1. Recognise the possible psychological impacts on self and other rescuers and seek help when required. 

    4.2. Contribute to a review of the first aid response as required. 

                                                                                                                                                           (as per Training.gov.au) 

 Practical assessment requires participants to correctly perform at least 2 minutes of uninterrupted CPR on an adult resuscitation manikin placed on the floor. 

If you have physical restrictions that would affect your ability to complete this requirement, please call to discuss before enrolling. 

Statement of Attainment in HLTAID012 Provide first aid in an education and care setting (PDF), including HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (valid 12 months); HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support; HLTAID011 Provide first aid (valid 3 years) 

Training and assessment are delivered in partnership with Tectra Australia, RTO 40889 

This course is accredited by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)