This course (HLTAID012)is ideal for those who work in the education and child care industry, as well as parents and carers of young children. The Education and Care First Aid course is nationally recognised WorkCover approved training, and has been endorsed by ACECQA as satisfying all education requirements for first aid, anaphylaxis management and emergency asthma training.

 

COURSE CONTENTS

• Legal Issues and Infection control

• DRSABCD action plan

• The principles of first aid and its applications

• Recognition and management of emergency situations

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Defibrillation

• Treatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burns

• Emergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or cold

• Management of common medical emergencies

• Treatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stings

• Recognition of a sick child

• Anaphylaxis & Asthma

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DELIVERY OPTIONS

Training can be delivered over one full day or split days.

 

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.

*Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.

 

ACCREDITATION

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised WorkCover approved statement of attainment for the following unit of competence:

• HLTAID012- Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting

*Note: This unit of competence incorporates the content of HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

 

VALIDITY

Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months

*Onsite training is available throughout NSW. Group discounts may apply.