CPRHLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting
This course offers practical training for individuals working in education and care settings to effectively respond to first aid emergencies including those involving asthma and anaphylaxis, adhering to legal and workplace standards, Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines, and guidelines from other national peak clinical bodies in Australia. This includes early childhood workers and educators working with school-age children in before and after school care programs and vacation programs.
Participants will learn how to identify illnesses or injuries, contact emergency services, and administer first aid safely using action plans, equipment, and resources. Topics covered include CPR, defibrillation, administering autoinjectors for anaphylaxis, administering asthma medication, immobilisation techniques for envenomation, fractures, dislocations, sprains, strains, managing bleeding, shock, and other conditions.
The course also includes basic anatomy and physiology, distinctions in handling CPR for adults, children, and infants, managing acute illnesses in infants or children requiring immediate ambulance response, and communicating incident details to parents, caregivers, and emergency services.
Additionally, the course addresses completing incident documentation, conducting debriefings to enhance response protocols, recognising psychological impacts, communicating effectively with children about their emotions, and facilitating appropriate help-seeking behaviours.
Join us at SafeZone Training in Bankstown and master life-saving skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. Become a certified professional through our First Aid and Care Course. Contact us today to secure your spot!
Entry Requirement
- Participants must be at least 18 years old.
- Complete the enrolment form and provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI).
- Successfully completed the Language, Literacy, and Numeracy (LLN) test.
- Have the physical and mental capacity to perform at least 2 minutes of CPR on a manikin on the floor.
Duration
One day of Training & Assessment.
Mode of Delivery
Onsite training (Face to Face).
Training Overview
- Legal and Workplace Requirements: Comply with legal obligations, workplace protocols, and guidelines from the Australian Resuscitation Council and other bodies.
- First Aid Techniques and Equipment: Provide first aid using action plans, equipment, and resources, including CPR, defibrillation, and management of various injuries and conditions.
- Specialized Care for Children and Infants: Learn CPR differences for all age groups, manage acute illnesses in children, handle emergencies, and communicate with parents and caregivers.
- Incident Management and Emotional Support: Document incidents, participate in debriefing, address psychological impacts, and support children emotionally.
- Assessment and Certification: Complete assessments to demonstrate first aid competence, including CPR, and understand certification and refresher requirements for working in education and care settings
Course Outcomes
Pathway
Students who complete this unit of competency will be awarded a statement of attainment. Upon completion of this unit of competency, employment pathways include possible job titles such as first aider.
Students completing this unit of competency may decide to undertake additional studies such as HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid.
Students must complete refresher courses every 3 Years as the Australian Resuscitation Council mandates.
Course Fees and Charges
- Discounts available for group registrations
- Full payment required before the start of the course
- Multiple payment options offered
- Refund and fee protection policy, please refer to the student handbook
