Flexible delivery | Tailored Courses | Nationally Recognised

Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting (HLTAID012)

Nationally-recognised course that equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations within education and care environments.

course overview

Be the calm in their crisis with first aid skills that protect little lives.

This nationally recognised course equips participants with the essential knowledge, skills and confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations within education and care environments.

Designed specifically for staff working in the childcare and education sectors—as well as parents and caregivers—this course provides practical first aid skills tailored to infants, children, and adults.

The training includes comprehensive First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis components, meeting compliance requirements under the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulation (2011).

The Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace requires employers to ensure that their nominated first aiders attend training on a regular basis to remain current. The Code of Practice recommends that:

  • refresher training in CPR should be undertaken annually from the date of issue
  • First Aid qualifications should be renewed every three years from the date of issue to remain current.
Key Topics
DRSABCD with ARC Guidelines (CPR)
  • Conduct a primary assessment using the DRSABCD approach
  • Position the casualty appropriately to maintain a clear airway and reduce the risk of airway compromise
  • Perform CPR on an adult and infant manikin placed on the floor
  • Follow the single rescuer protocol, including operator rotation with minimal interruption to chest compressions
  • Apply and follow the prompts of an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver at least one shock
  • Respond appropriately to complications such as regurgitation or vomiting
  • Provide a clear and concise verbal handover to emergency services
  • Conduct a review of the incident as part of post-response procedures
First Aid Incidents for adults and children
  • Identify the casualty’s illness or injury through history, signs, and symptoms
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
  • Provide appropriate first aid treatment based on assessment
  • Convey incident details accurately to emergency services or advise casualty on post-incident actions
  • Hand over the casualty to emergency services with clear verbal and written reports
  • Review and document the incident thoroughly

 

First Aid Procedures for adults and children
  • Asthma management
  • Anaphylaxis response
  • Bleeding control techniques
  • Choking and airway obstruction relief
  • Envenomation treatment using pressure immobilisation
  • Fractures, sprains, and strains with appropriate immobilisation
  • Minor wound cleaning and dressing
  • Nosebleed management
  • Recognition and management of shock
  • Recognise and respond to emergencies using the DRSABCD approach.
  • Perform life-saving CPR and use an AED with confidence on adutls and children
  • Manage common first aid situations for adults and children including asthma, anaphylaxis, bleeding, choking, and shock.
  • Provide safe and effective care for adult and children injuries such as wounds, fractures, sprains, and strains.
  • Communicate clearly with emergency services and hand over a casualty with confidence.
  • Apply practical, real-world first aid skills at work, home, or in the community.

HLTAID012 Certificate of Competency (RTO 91222)

  • To issue an accredited certificate, CPR must be performed on the floor with no exemptions.
  • Blended Learning: Completion of Pre-course Learning and an online theory assessment (with our HealthCorp Learner Portal, which you will be provided with access to when you enrol).
  • Clothing: We suggest that you wear comfortable casual clothing, as the practical nature of the demonstrations and practice may possibly require bending, kneeling and lying on the floor. Pants and flat shoes are recommended.
  • Learn more about the Australian Government’s competency and assessment requirements for this course
  • Face-to-Face
  • Blended
  • Face-to-face: 8 hours (includes lunch and morning or afternoon breaks)
  • Blended: 3.5 hours online + 3 hours in-class assessment

None

  • Recommended every 3 years
  • Includes HLTAID009, HLTAID010 and HLTAID011

Note: HLTAID009-016 have replaced HLTAID001-008

Other courses

Explore more courses

Fire Safety and Warden Training

Explore other nationally accredited fire safety courses.

First Aid Training

Explore other nationally accredited first aid training courses.

Online Courses

Explore EDS Training Group's online training courses.

Short Courses

Explore EDS Training Group's short courses in family first aid and safety.

Not sure where to begin?

We are here to help keep your people safe.

Contact us to find out more about how our fire safety, CPR, and first aid program support your workplace’s emergency preparedness.